IBM employees working as Software Developer Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1286 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Developer Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,312 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,845 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer Engineer at IBM is $159,473 per year or $77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $229,100 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,794 (25th percentile) and $193,438 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2,123 salaries submitted by IBM Software Developer Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Developer Engineer professionals typically earn between $64 and $93 per hour.
Software Developer Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,150 and $16,120 monthly.