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- The average salary for Software Engineer- Senior is $164,664 per year (estimate) in US, which is 6% higher than the average IBM salary of $155,723 per year (estimate) for this job.
- IBM employees working as Software Engineer- Senior in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 389 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Software Engineer- Senior professionals at IBM worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer- Senior ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,612 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,513 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer- Senior at IBM is $164,664 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $267,287 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $128,728 (25th percentile) and $213,375 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1,581 salaries submitted by IBM Software Engineer- Senior professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Software Engineer- Senior professionals typically earn between $62 and $103 per hour.
- Software Engineer- Senior professionals typically earn between $10,727 and $17,781 monthly.
