The salary trajectory of a Lead Software 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 Engineer at Method is $228,419 per year or $110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $358,677 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $182,375 (25th percentile) and $290,978 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Method Lead Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $88 and $140 per hour.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,198 and $24,248 monthly.