IBM employees working as Staff Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 204 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Staff Software Developer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Staff Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Staff Software Developer at IBM is $191,676 per year or $92 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $295,623 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $154,041 (25th percentile) and $241,572 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 40 salaries submitted by IBM Staff Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Staff Software Developer professionals typically earn between $74 and $116 per hour.
Staff Software Developer professionals typically earn between $12,837 and $20,131 monthly.