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- The average salary for Software Engineering Lead is $261,486 per year (estimate) in US, which is 51% higher than the average IBM salary of $172,602 per year (estimate) for this job.
- IBM employees working as Software Engineering Lead in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 11% lower than the average of Software Engineering Lead professionals at IBM worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Lead ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,612 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,119 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering Lead at IBM is $261,486 per year or $126 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $417,827 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $207,289 (25th percentile) and $336,549 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by IBM Software Engineering Lead professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Software Engineering Lead professionals typically earn between $100 and $162 per hour.
- Software Engineering Lead professionals typically earn between $17,274 and $28,046 monthly.
