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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lead Software Developer in United States are Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $181,235, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $178,149, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $176,196, Financial Services with a median total pay of $169,910, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $164,969.
Personal Consumer Services
The top paying company in Personal Consumer Services for Lead Software Developer is Viker.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Software Developer salaries
The average salary for Lead Software Developer is $182,576 per year or $88 per hour, with top earners making up to $284,532 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $145,927 (25th percentile) to $231,420 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1731 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Software Developer employees.
The highest salary for Lead Software Developer is $231,420 per year, $19,285 per month or $111 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Software Developer is $145,927 per year, $12,161 per month or $70 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,359 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,003 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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