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$200,570
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Lead Software Engineer is $200,570 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $146,692 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $53,878 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineer | $200,570 /yr |
| Principal Software Engineer | $247,983 /yr |
| Senior Principal Software Engineer | $246,200 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Lead Software Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Lead Software Engineer in United States. Employers include Google, Apple and Yahoo.
Top Paying Companies
For Lead Software Engineer in United States
| 1 | $317,943 | ||
| 2 | Apple | $275,417 | |
| 3 | Yahoo | $259,590 | |
| 4 | C3 AI | $258,775 | |
| 5 | Adchemy | $257,127 | |
| 6 | SpaceX | $249,712 | |
| 7 | Cisco Systems | $247,514 | |
| 8 | Storm8 | $246,380 | |
| 9 | Fundrise | $245,956 | |
| 10 | Glu Mobile | $245,515 |
For Lead Software Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Lead Software Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineer | $200,570 /yr |
| Principal Software Engineer | $247,983 /yr |
| Senior Principal Software Engineer | $246,200 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Lead Software Engineer at different companies?
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$170,746
/ yr
$224,837
/ yr
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/ yr
$160,892
/ yr
$148,838
/ yr
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/ yr
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$127,838
/ yr
$162,902
/ yr
$183,660
/ yr
$165,675
/ yr
$159,739
/ yr
$162,601
/ yr
$154,043
/ yr
$150,325
/ yr
$161,517
/ yr
$144,852
/ yr
$145,704
/ yr
$167,261
/ yr
$197,558
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Top Paying Industries
For a Lead Software Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Lead Software Engineer in United States are Real Estate with a median total pay of $227,340, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $222,082, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $194,692, Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $193,896, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $188,790.
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$194,692
8% Higher than other industries
Real Estate
Top paying companies in Real Estate for Lead Software Engineer are Fundrise, CoStar Group, and Keller Williams.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent Salaries Shared
For lead software engineer
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$130K | $18K
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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United States of America
| 7-9 years
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$130K | $20K
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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$165K | $34K
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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$160K | $15K
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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$142K | $13K
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United States of America
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$207K | $27K
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Lead Software Engineer pay FAQ
The average salary for a Lead Software Engineer is $200,570 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 8482 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Lead Software Engineer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Lead Software Engineer in United States is $253,499 per year.
The lowest salary for a Lead Software Engineer in United States is $161,251 per year.
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