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Software Engineering Lead salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 12 open job postings for Software Engineering Lead roles in United States, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$192,000a year
- Typical range$153,900–$217,500Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$220,000and above
- Postings12with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Software Engineering Lead postings in United States
- Software Engineering Lead, Machine LearningEma · San Francisco, CA · $135K–$300K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Software Engineering LeadPromise · Remote · $204K–$265K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Software Engineering LeadPromise · Washington, DC · $200K–$240K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Software Engineering Lead, VP - Blackstone Technology and InnovationsBlackstone · Miami, FL · $160K–$225K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Software Engineering Lead, BackendEma · San Francisco, CA · $135K–$300K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Software Engineering Lead make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Software Engineering Lead jobs in United States is $192K a year, from 12 job postings with pay at 8 companies.
What is the typical Software Engineering Lead pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $154K–$218K. The top 10% list $220K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $154K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Software Engineering Lead jobs?
The median here is $192K, against $192K across all 14 postings for the role.
How many Software Engineering Lead jobs in United States list pay?
12 open postings at 8 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.