IBM employees working as Software Developer/Consultant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Developer/Consultant professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer/Consultant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,878 per year (estimate) and goes up to $340,987 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer/Consultant at IBM is $135,034 per year or $65 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $220,315 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $105,121 (25th percentile) and $175,355 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by IBM Software Developer/Consultant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Developer/Consultant professionals typically earn between $51 and $84 per hour.
Software Developer/Consultant professionals typically earn between $8,760 and $14,613 monthly.
