Software Lead Salary in Reno, NV

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How much does a Software Lead make in Reno, NV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Lead in Reno, NV is $140,848. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $124,089 to $158,379, with most professionals earning between $108,830 and $174,340.

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Average Salary Range for Software Lead in Reno, NV

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
124089
158379
140848

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
131825
173496
151340
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 Reno, NV. The base salary for Software Lead ranges from $124,089 to $158,379 with the average base salary of $140,848. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,825 to $173,496 with the average total cash compensation of $151,340.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $140,848 $124,089 - $158,379
Bonus $10,492 $7,736 - $15,117
Total Pay $151,340 $131,825 - $173,496
* 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 Reno, NV

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Sun Valley, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,089 - $158,379 COMPARE TO Reno, NV 0%
CITY, STATE Sparks, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,089 - $158,379 COMPARE TO Reno, NV 0%
CITY, STATE Carson City, NV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,804 - $158,015 COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Chico, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,383 - $162,583 COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,761 - $170,724 COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,909 - $170,913 COMPARE TO Reno, NV
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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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