IBM employees working as Senior Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 33% higher than the average of Senior Software Development Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Development Engineer at IBM is $203,278 per year or $98 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $295,377 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $169,319 (25th percentile) and $248,107 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by IBM Senior Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $81 and $119 per hour.
Senior Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,110 and $20,676 monthly.
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