IBM employees working as Software Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 31% lower than the average of Software Engineering professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,538 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,215 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering at IBM is $237,633 per year or $114 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $378,204 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $189,137 (25th percentile) and $305,310 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 53 salaries submitted by IBM Software Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $91 and $147 per hour.
Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $15,761 and $25,443 monthly.
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