IBM employees working as Software Performance Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 38% lower than the average of Software Performance Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Performance Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Performance Engineer at IBM is $172,211 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $269,566 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $137,215 (25th percentile) and $218,758 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by IBM Software Performance Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Performance Engineer professionals typically earn between $66 and $105 per hour.
Software Performance Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,435 and $18,230 monthly.