Lead Software Engineer Salary
Updated on: Dec 31, 2025
How much does a Lead Software Engineer make?
The average Lead Software Engineer in the US makes $107,362.
The average bonus for a Lead Software Engineer is $4 which represents 0% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
Lead Software Engineers make the most in San Jose, CA at $211,974
averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Recent Salary Records for Lead Software Engineer
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Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Seattle
Yearly Salary reported $140,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Boston
Yearly Salary reported $154,000
Type Other Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $120,000
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