IBM employees working as Software Quality Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Quality Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Quality Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $105,375 per year (estimate) and goes up to $300,325 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Quality Engineer at IBM is $123,394 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $182,612 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $101,025 (25th percentile) and $151,938 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by IBM Software Quality Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Quality Engineer professionals typically earn between $49 and $73 per hour.
Software Quality Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,419 and $12,662 monthly.
