Lumen employees working as Lead Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 12% lower than the average of Lead Software Developer professionals at Lumen worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,798 per year (estimate) and goes up to $376,215 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Developer at Lumen is $183,159 per year or $88 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $285,410 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,402 (25th percentile) and $232,146 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 48 salaries submitted by Lumen Lead Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Software Developer professionals typically earn between $70 and $112 per hour.
Lead Software Developer professionals typically earn between $12,200 and $19,345 monthly.