The salary trajectory of a Software Developer Lead ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,968 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,849 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer Lead at Experian is $165,498 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $253,952 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,414 (25th percentile) and $208,019 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Experian Software Developer Lead professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Developer Lead professionals typically earn between $64 and $100 per hour.
Software Developer Lead professionals typically earn between $11,118 and $17,335 monthly.