Nasdaq employees working as Lead Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 23% lower than the average of Lead Software Engineer professionals at Nasdaq worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,573 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,959 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at Nasdaq is $229,954 per year or $111 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $360,964 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $183,637 (25th percentile) and $292,879 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Nasdaq Lead Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $88 and $141 per hour.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,303 and $24,407 monthly.