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 $153,671 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,489 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer- Senior at IBM is $164,682 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $267,311 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $128,742 (25th percentile) and $213,396 (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 $10,729 and $17,783 monthly.
