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      How much does Lead Software Developer make?

      Total pay range
      $146K - $231K/yr
      $182K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $115K - $174K/yrBase pay
      $31K - $57K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $146K-$231K/yr?
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      Last updated Apr 10, 20251.7K Salaries submitted
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      Frequently asked questions about Lead Software Developer salaries

      • The average salary for Lead Software Developer is $182,136 per year or $88 per hour, with top earners making up to $283,882 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $145,565 (25th percentile) to $230,878 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1731 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Software Developer employees.
      • The highest salary for Lead Software Developer is $230,878 per year, $19,240 per month or $111 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Lead Software Developer is $145,565 per year, $12,130 per month or $70 per hour.

      Recent salaries shared by Lead Software Developer

      50 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Lead Software Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $185K - $216K/yr
      Jersey City, NJ

      submitted on May 21, 2025

      $185K - $216K/yr
      Lead Software Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $141K/yr
      ($126K • $15K)
      Saint Louis, MO

      submitted on May 16, 2025

      $141K/yr
      $126K • $15K
      Lead Software Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $160K - $185K/yr
      San Diego, CA

      submitted on Apr 29, 2025

      $160K - $185K/yr
      Lead Software Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $91K/yr
      ($91K • $0)
      Westwood, MA

      submitted on Apr 24, 2025

      $91K/yr
      $91K • $0
      Lead Software Developer
      |
      7-9 years
      $90K - $105K/yr
      Westwood, MA

      submitted on Apr 22, 2025

      $90K - $105K/yr
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      Lead Software Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $139K - $162K/yr
      Santa Ana, CA

      submitted on Apr 4, 2025

      $139K - $162K/yr
      Lead Software Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $186K - $215K/yr
      Richmond, VA

      submitted on Mar 25, 2025

      $186K - $215K/yr
      Lead Software Developer
      |
      1-3 years
      $74K - $86K/yr
      Pompano Beach, FL

      submitted on Mar 24, 2025

      $74K - $86K/yr
      Lead Software Developer
      |
      10-14 years
      $139K - $162K/yr
      New York, NY

      submitted on Mar 18, 2025

      $139K - $162K/yr
      Lead Software Developer
      |
      15+ years
      $227K/yr
      ($227K • $0)
      Cambridge, MA

      submitted on Mar 16, 2025

      $227K/yr
      $227K • $0
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      Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

      Top paying industries

      The top 5 paying industries for Lead Software Developer in United States are Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $181,235, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $178,149, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $176,196, Financial Services with a median total pay of $169,910, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $164,969.

      Personal Consumer Services

      The top paying company in Personal Consumer Services for Lead Software Developer is Viker.
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