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Head of Software salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Head of Software roles at 3 companies, updated Oct 16, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Head of Software: postings by posted pay5 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 6 bands from $235K to $265K. Median $265K; middle half $265K–$265K.Median $265K$235K$265K

Postings per pay band: $235K–$240K: 1; $240K–$245K: 0; $245K–$250K: 0; $250K–$255K: 0; $255K–$260K: 0; $260K–$265K: 4.

Pay by level

  1. Director$265K median · $265K–$265K typical · 5 postingsDirector: middle half $265K–$265K, median $265K

Companies hiring

  1. Spgi$265K median · $265K–$265K typical · 3 postingsSpgi: middle half $265K–$265K, median $265K
  2. IHS GLOBAL1 posting · too few to show pay
  3. NorthwoodSpace1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Spgi · $265K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$265K median · $265K–$265K typical · 5 postingsUnited States: middle half $265K–$265K, median $265K
  2. New York$265K median · $265K–$265K typical · 4 postingsNew York: middle half $265K–$265K, median $265K
  3. New York City, NY$265K median · $265K–$265K typical · 4 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $265K–$265K, median $265K

Newest Head of Software postings

  1. Head of Software, Enterprise SolutionsSpgi · New York City, NY · $207K–$323K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  2. Head of Software, Enterprise SolutionsSpgi · New York City, NY · $207K–$323K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  3. Head of Software, Enterprise SolutionsSpgi · New York City, NY · $207K–$323K/yr · Posted Jul 28, 2026
  4. Head of Software, Enterprise SolutionsIHS GLOBAL · Remote · $207K–$323K/yr · Posted Jul 19, 2026
  5. Head of SoftwareNorthwoodSpace · Los Angeles, CA · $200K–$270K/yr · Posted Apr 29, 2026Apply
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Questions and answers

How much does a Head of Software make?

The median posted base pay for Head of Software jobs is $265K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Head of Software pay range?

The middle half of postings list $265K–$265K. The top 10% list $265K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $235K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Head of Software jobs?

By median posted pay: Spgi ($265K).

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