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.
Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Senior Software Development Engineer Lead in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $274,423.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Senior Software Development Engineer Lead is Microsoft.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Software Development Engineer Lead
8 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Senior Software Development Engineer Lead
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15+ years
$157K - $182K/yr
Buffalo, NY
submitted on May 5, 2025
$157K - $182K/yr
Senior Software Development Engineer Lead
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10-14 years
$110K/yr
($110K • $0)
Raleigh, NC
submitted on Oct 11, 2023
$110K/yr
$110K • $0
Senior Software Development Engineer Lead
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4-6 years
$148K - $172K/yr
Seattle, WA
submitted on Jun 7, 2022
$148K - $172K/yr
Senior Software Development Engineer Lead
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7-9 years
$139K - $162K/yr
Wyoming, MI
submitted on Jul 18, 2021
$139K - $162K/yr
Senior Software Development Engineer Lead
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15+ years
$189K - $219K/yr
Tempe, AZ
submitted on Jul 13, 2021
$189K - $219K/yr
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Senior Software Development Engineer Lead
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15+ years
$111K - $129K/yr
Redmond, WA
submitted on Jul 13, 2021
$111K - $129K/yr
Senior Software Development Engineer Lead
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4-6 years
$169K - $197K/yr
Kirkland, WA
submitted on Mar 17, 2021
$169K - $197K/yr
Senior Software Development Engineer Lead
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7-9 years
$228K - $265K/yr
Redmond, WA
submitted on Mar 7, 2021
$228K - $265K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Development Engineer Lead salaries
The average salary for Senior Software Development Engineer Lead is $213,041 per year or $102 per hour, with top earners making up to $316,158 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $175,341 (25th percentile) to $263,047 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 137 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Development Engineer Lead employees.
The highest salary for Senior Software Development Engineer Lead is $263,047 per year, $21,921 per month or $126 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Software Development Engineer Lead is $175,341 per year, $14,612 per month or $84 per hour.