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Software Engineer yearly salaries in the United States at IBM

Job Title
Software Engineer
Location
United States
Average salary
$126,988
12%
Above national average
Average $126,988
Low $47,000
High $245,000

Salary estimated from 94 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Reviews about Pay and benefits for Software Engineer in IBM

August 17, 2015

Good place to work, management and work environment need to improve

Knowledgable and experienced co workers No extra benefits to interns No guarantee for full time even if u work hard are good...Show more
December 23, 2025

Strong enterprise engineering experience with solid learning opportunities

During my time at IBM, a typical day involved building and maintaining backend services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and working within large-scale enterprise systems. I learned a great deal about distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architectures, and operating production...Show more
December 1, 2025

fun and productive

1. Minimal communication • Managers give instructions but not context. • Employees rarely get feedback unless something goes wrong. • Information flows slowly or inconsistently.2. Low but not toxic morale • People aren’t miserable — just disengaged. • Most employees do the bare minimum to get...Show more
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Common questions about salaries at IBM

How much does a Software Engineer make at IBM in the United States?

Average IBM Software Engineer yearly pay in the United States is approximately $126,988, which is 12% above the national average.

Salary estimated from 2,567 past and present job postings on Indeed.

Please note that all salary figures are approximations based upon third party submissions to Indeed. These figures are given to the Indeed users for the purpose of generalized comparison only. Minimum wage may differ by jurisdiction and you should consult the employer for actual salary figures.