IBM employees working as Senior Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Development Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Development Engineer at IBM is $210,009 per year or $101 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $319,898 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $170,456 (25th percentile) and $263,073 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 24 salaries submitted by IBM Senior Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $82 and $126 per hour.
Senior Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,205 and $21,923 monthly.