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- The average salary for Software Development Engineer is $126,838 per year (estimate) in United States, which is 20% higher than the average IBM salary of CA$106,000 per year (estimate) for this job.
- IBM employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 19 ratings. This is 16% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$92,857 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$171,728 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at IBM is CA$167,452 per year or CA$81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$243,077 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$139,594 (25th percentile) and CA$204,274 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 44 salaries submitted by IBM Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
