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Software Engineer Team Leader

Average Software Engineer Team Leader Salary

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$103,565
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$70k
MEDIAN
$104k
90%
$144k

The average salary for a Software Engineer Team Leader is $103,565 in 2025

Base Salary
$70k - $144k
Bonus
$2k - $18k
Profit Sharing
$201 - $20k
Commission
$5k - $40k
Total Pay
$69k - $151k
Based on 376 salary profiles (last updated Sep 07 2021)
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Common Health Benefits for a Software Engineer Team Leader

Medical
90%
Dental
85%
Vision
80%
None
9%

Gender Breakdown for Software Engineer Team Leaders

Male
82.2%
Female
17.4%
Prefer to self-define
0.4%
This data is based on 242 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Software Engineer Team Leaders

What is the highest pay for Software Engineer Team Leaders?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Software Engineer Team Leader is $144k / year

What is the lowest pay for Software Engineer Team Leaders?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Software Engineer Team Leader is $70k / year

How can Software Engineer Team Leaders increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Software Engineer Team Leader is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Software Engineer Team Leader that oversees more junior Software Engineer Team Leaders, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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