IBM employees working as Software Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer II professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,652 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,533 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer II at IBM is $153,652 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $206,963 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,874 (25th percentile) and $179,861 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by IBM Software Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer II professionals typically earn between $64 and $86 per hour.
Software Engineer II professionals typically earn between $11,156 and $14,988 monthly.
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