IBM employees working as Software Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1014 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer I professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $138,700 per year (estimate) and goes up to $350,039 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer I at IBM is $138,700 per year or $67 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $183,861 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $121,915 (25th percentile) and $160,931 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4,303 salaries submitted by IBM Software Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer I professionals typically earn between $59 and $77 per hour.
Software Engineer I professionals typically earn between $10,160 and $13,411 monthly.
