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Software Engineering Lead salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 97 open job postings for Software Engineering Lead roles at 36 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 2 more postings in AUD, 1 more posting in CAD, 1 more posting in EUR. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Software Engineering Lead: postings by posted pay92 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 15 bands from $130K to $205K. Median $168K; middle half $154K–$193K.Median $168K$130K$205K

Postings per pay band: $130K–$135K: 7; $135K–$140K: 3; $140K–$145K: 3; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 23; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 2; $165K–$170K: 13; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 0; $180K–$185K: 8; $185K–$190K: 3; $190K–$195K: 18; $195K–$200K: 1; $200K–$205K: 11.

Pay by level

  1. Senior$168K median, $154K–$193K typical, 89 postingsSenior: middle half $154K–$193K, median $168K

Companies hiring

  1. L3Harris Technologies$184K median, $168K–$193K typical, 23 postingsL3Harris Technologies: middle half $168K–$193K, median $184K
  2. RELX$154K median, $154K–$154K typical, 14 postingsRELX: middle half $154K–$154K, median $154K
  3. Harris Computer$193K median, $193K–$193K typical, 6 postingsHarris Computer: middle half $193K–$193K, median $193K
  4. S&P Global$139K median, $139K–$182K typical, 6 postingsS&P Global: middle half $139K–$182K, median $139K

Top-paying companies

  1. Chubb · $204K median, 3 postings
  2. BAE Systems · $202K median, 4 postings
  3. Harris Computer · $193K median, 6 postings
  4. L3Harris Technologies · $184K median, 23 postings

By location

  1. United States$168K median, $154K–$193K typical, 90 postingsUnited States: middle half $154K–$193K, median $168K
  2. Georgia$154K median, $154K–$154K typical, 15 postingsGeorgia: middle half $154K–$154K, median $154K
  3. Alpharetta, GA$154K median, $154K–$154K typical, 15 postingsAlpharetta, GA: middle half $154K–$154K, median $154K
  4. California$193K median, $193K–$193K typical, 13 postingsCalifornia: middle half $193K–$193K, median $193K
  5. Remote$168K median, $154K–$193K typical, 9 postingsRemote: middle half $154K–$193K, median $168K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $168K median, $154K–$193K typical, from 9 postings. On-site: $182K median, $168K–$193K typical, from 49 postings.

Newest Software Engineering Lead postings

  1. Lead, Software EngineeringL3 Harris · Nashville, TN · $160K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  2. Lead, Software EngineeringL3Harris Technologies · Remote · $135K–$251K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Software Engineering Lead, eCommerce AI & Data EnablementSanofi · Barcelona, Spain · €59.6K–€89.4K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Lead, Software EngineeringL3Harris Technologies · United States · $117K–$218K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  5. Software Engineering LeadEmergent Software · Remote · $150K–$155K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Engineering Lead make?

The median posted base pay for Software Engineering Lead jobs is $168K a year, from 97 job postings with pay at 36 companies.

What is the typical Software Engineering Lead pay range?

The middle half of postings list $154K–$193K. The top 10% list $202K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $139K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Software Engineering Lead jobs?

By median posted pay: Chubb ($204K), BAE Systems ($202K), Harris Computer ($193K).

Do remote Software Engineering Lead jobs pay more?

Remote postings list a median of $168K (9 postings) against $182K for on-site jobs (49 postings).

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