Ansys employees working as Lead Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Lead Software Developer professionals at Ansys worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,950 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,796 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Developer at Ansys is $181,923 per year or $87 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $283,580 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $145,387 (25th percentile) and $230,622 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by Ansys Lead Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Lead Software Developer professionals typically earn between $70 and $111 per hour.
Lead Software Developer professionals typically earn between $12,116 and $19,218 monthly.