The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,181 per year (estimate) and goes up to $475,372 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at Method is $229,288 per year or $110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $359,967 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $183,091 (25th percentile) and $292,053 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Method Lead Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $88 and $140 per hour.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,258 and $24,338 monthly.