IBM employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1310 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Software Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer at IBM is NZ$150,432 per year or NZ$72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$234,904 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$120,122 (25th percentile) and NZ$190,891 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by IBM Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer with an estimated total pay of NZ$60K - NZ$1.2M/yr