Boeing employees working as Lead Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 17% lower than the average of Lead Software Engineer professionals at Boeing worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,691 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,438 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at Boeing is $230,165 per year or $111 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $361,280 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $183,810 (25th percentile) and $293,141 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Boeing Lead Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $88 and $141 per hour.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,318 and $24,428 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $54K - $86K/yr
