Software Lead Salary in Albuquerque, NM

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How much does a Software Lead make in Albuquerque, NM?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Lead in Albuquerque, NM is $131,897. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,205 to $148,314, with most professionals earning between $101,918 and $163,261.

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Average Salary Range for Software Lead in Albuquerque, NM

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What is the average salary for Software Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Lead in Albuquerque, NM. The base salary for Software Lead ranges from $116,205 to $148,314 with the average base salary of $131,897. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,445 to $162,463 with the average total cash compensation of $141,717.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $131,897 $116,205 - $148,314
Bonus $9,820 $7,240 - $14,149
Total Pay $141,717 $123,445 - $162,463
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Software Lead Salary Near Albuquerque, NM

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,864 - $147,879 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Santa Fe, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,823 - $149,103 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Farmington, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,675 - $146,361 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,271 - $140,741 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,417 - $138,374 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
CITY, STATE Las Cruces, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,079 - $134,114 COMPARE TO Albuquerque, NM
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About Albuquerque, New Mexico    According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) ....More

Albuquerque, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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