Target employees working as Lead Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Lead Software Engineer professionals at Target worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,818 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,874 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at Target is $228,593 per year or $110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $358,933 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $182,518 (25th percentile) and $291,191 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 49 salaries submitted by Target 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 $15,210 and $24,266 monthly.