SAP employees working as Lead Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 15% lower than the average of Lead Software Engineer professionals at SAP worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,652 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,278 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at SAP is $230,094 per year or $111 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $361,174 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $183,753 (25th percentile) and $293,054 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by SAP 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 $15,313 and $24,421 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $58K - $98K/yr
