What is the highest salary for Lead Software Developer?

The highest salary for Lead Software Developer is $230,878 per year, $19,240 per month or $111 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Lead Software Developer?

The lowest salary for Lead Software Developer is $145,565 per year, $12,130 per month or $70 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of Lead Software Developer?

The salary trajectory of Lead Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,057 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,111 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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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

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Total pay trajectory

Lead Software Developer

$146K–$231K/yr

Senior Manager of Software Development

$231K–$374K/yr

Principal Software Developer

$177K–$280K/yr

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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.
The salary trajectory of Lead Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,057 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,111 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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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

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How accurate is a total pay range of $146K-$231K/yr?

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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

15+ years

$153K/yr

($144K • $9K)

Chicago, IL

submitted on Mar 11, 2025

$153K/yr

$144K • $9K

Lead Software Developer

15+ years

$203K - $237K/yr

Lenexa, KS

submitted on Mar 10, 2025

$203K - $237K/yr

Lead Software Developer

15+ years

$151K/yr

($150K • $1K)

Columbia, MD

submitted on Mar 3, 2025

$151K/yr

$150K • $1K

Lead Software Developer

10-14 years

$158K - $183K/yr

Township of Lawrence

submitted on Feb 19, 2025

$158K - $183K/yr

Lead Software Developer

15+ years

$115K/yr

($115K • $0)

Lansing, MI

submitted on Feb 16, 2025

$115K/yr

$115K • $0

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Lead Software Developer

4-6 years

$202K/yr

($202K • $0)

Cupertino, CA

submitted on Feb 10, 2025

$202K/yr

$202K • $0

Lead Software Developer

10-14 years

$135K/yr

($135K • $0)

Kirkland, WA

submitted on Feb 4, 2025

$135K/yr

$135K • $0

Lead Software Developer

7-9 years

$123K/yr

($123K • $0)

Little Rock, AR

submitted on Jan 9, 2025

$123K/yr

$123K • $0

Lead Software Developer

4-6 years

$122K/yr

($122K • $0)

Phoenix, AZ

submitted on Jan 7, 2025

$122K/yr

$122K • $0

Lead Software Developer

7-9 years

$200K/yr

($184K • $16K)

Dallas, TX

submitted on Jan 5, 2025

$200K/yr

$184K • $16K

Viewing 11 - 20 of 50

Total pay trajectory

Lead Software Developer

$146K–$231K/yr

Senior Manager of Software Development

$231K–$374K/yr

Principal Software Developer

$177K–$280K/yr

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.
The salary trajectory of Lead Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,057 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,111 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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