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Lead Software Engineer Salary

Updated on: Mar 11, 2026

How much does a Lead Software Engineer make?

The average Lead Software Engineer in the US makes $107,372. 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 $211,994 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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Lead Software Engineer Culture Ratings

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On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?

The majority of people who work as Lead Software Engineer say “7” when asked the question “On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?”

Equity Compensation & Stock Options

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