Mastercard employees working as Lead Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Lead Software Development Engineer professionals at Mastercard worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,377 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,165 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer at Mastercard is $204,229 per year or $98 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $307,712 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $166,629 (25th percentile) and $254,261 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 131 salaries submitted by Mastercard Lead Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $80 and $122 per hour.
Lead Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,886 and $21,188 monthly.
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