Leidos employees working as Software Developer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 211 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Software Developer I professionals at Leidos worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $113,639 per year (estimate) and goes up to $291,153 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer I at Leidos is $113,644 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $151,217 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $99,054 (25th percentile) and $132,161 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 184 salaries submitted by Leidos Software Developer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Developer I professionals typically earn between $48 and $64 per hour.
Software Developer I professionals typically earn between $8,255 and $11,013 monthly.