Software Lead Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Software Lead make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Lead in Los Angeles, CA is $155,706. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $137,179 to $175,086, with most professionals earning between $120,311 and $192,731.

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Software Lead Salary By Experience Levels in Los Angeles, CA

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Average Salary Range for Software Lead in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
137179
175086
155706

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
145731
191798
167304
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 Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Software Lead ranges from $137,179 to $175,086 with the average base salary of $155,706. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $145,731 to $191,798 with the average total cash compensation of $167,304.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $155,706 $137,179 - $175,086
Bonus $11,598 $8,552 - $16,712
Total Pay $167,304 $145,731 - $191,798
* 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 Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,179 - $175,086 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,179 - $175,086 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,179 - $175,086 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,179 - $175,086 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,039 - $173,632 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,030 - $174,896 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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