Frequently asked questions about Lead Software Developer salaries
The average salary for Lead Software Developer is $182,368 per year or $88 per hour, with top earners making up to $284,226 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $145,757 (25th percentile) to $231,165 (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 $231,165 per year, $19,264 per month or $111 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Software Developer is $145,757 per year, $12,146 per month or $70 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,217 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,583 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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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.
