IBM employees working as Software Support Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 8% higher than the average of Software Support Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Support Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $90,960 per year (estimate) and goes up to $185,376 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Support Engineer at IBM is $114,833 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $177,315 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $92,108 (25th percentile) and $144,765 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 27 salaries submitted by IBM Software Support Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Support Engineer professionals typically earn between $44 and $70 per hour.
Software Support Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,676 and $12,064 monthly.