
The average Southwest Airlines Lead Engineer earns $195,000 annually, which includes a base salary of $180,000 with a $15,000 bonus. This total compensation is $59,449 more than the US average for a Lead Engineer.
The Engineering Department at Southwest Airlines earns $149 more on average than the Legal Department.
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Lead Engineers earn $41,079 more than Sales Engineers, and $26,307 less than Directors of Engineering.
The Engineering Department averages $149 more than the Legal Department, and $21,865 less than the Customer Support Department
The average female Lead Engineer at companies similar size to Southwest Airlines reported making $143,978, while the average male Lead Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $152,254.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Lead Engineer at companies similar size to Southwest Airlines reported making $149,747, while the average African American/Black Lead Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $140,905.
The majority of Lead Engineers at Southwest Airlines believe they're compensated fairly. 59% of Lead Engineers at Southwest Airlines say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (84%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Southwest Airlines