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Software Development Lead Salary

Updated on: Jan 7, 2026

How much does a Software Development Lead make?

The average Software Development Lead in the US makes $171,152. Software Development Leads make the most in San Jose, CA at $337,920 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.

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Software Development Lead Salary Average

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10-14 Years
15-19 Years
20-29 Years
30+ Years
Education Level
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High School
Some College
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or Professional degree
Company Size
Any
1-10 employees
11-50 employees
51-200 employees
201-500 employees
501-1,000 employees
1,001-5,000 employees
5,001-10,000 employees
10,000+ employees
Company Stage
Any
Under One Year
1-3 Years
3-6 Years
6-10 Years
10+ Years
Money Raised
Any
Under 1M
1M - 3M
3M - 10M
10M - 30M
30M +
Public Company
Not Applicable
Gender
Any
Male
Female
Non Binary
Ethnicity
Any
Caucasian
Hispanic Or Latino
African American
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Native American
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