Lead Software Engineer vs Software Development Engineer
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Lead Software Engineer earns US$28,611 more per year — 46% above a Software Development Engineer
| Salary | Lead Software Engineer22 salaries | Software Development Engineer10 salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Average | US$91,071 | US$62,460 |
| Bottom 10% | US$24,000 | US$12,000 |
| 25th percentile | US$43,200 | US$30,000 |
| Median | US$79,992 | US$50,004 |
| 75th percentile | US$135,000 | US$90,000 |
| Top 10% | US$160,000 | US$90,000 |
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