The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,743 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,482 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Development Engineer at MetLife is $203,563 per year or $98 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $306,861 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $166,036 (25th percentile) and $253,500 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 43 salaries submitted by MetLife Lead Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Lead Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $80 and $122 per hour.
Lead Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $13,836 and $21,125 monthly.