Lead Software Engineer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Lead Software Engineer make in the United States? The average Lead Software Engineer salary in the United States is $165,065 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $150,040 and $184,112. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack
VORTO - BROOMFIELD , CO
Description. About VORTO. We are building software & platforms to make supply chains more economically and environmentally sustainable. As an engineer at VORTO
- 131 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack
VORTO - LAKEWOOD , CO
Description. About VORTO. We are building software & platforms to make supply chains more economically and environmentally sustainable. As an engineer at VORTO
- 133 days ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Senior Lead Software Engineer. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, coll
- 3 days ago
Lead Software Engineer (Java)
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Lead Software Engineer (Java). Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, coll
- 3 days ago
Lead Software Engineer, Fullstack
Capital One - RICHMOND , VA
Lead Software Engineer, Fullstack. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced
- 3 days ago
Lead Software Engineer
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Lead Software Engineer. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborati
- 3 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Software Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Lead Software Engineer ranges from $150,040 to $184,112 with the average base salary of $165,065. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $159,459 to $200,478 with the average total cash compensation of $177,417.

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