How much does a Software Lead make in Scranton, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Lead in Scranton, PA is $132,739. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,947 to $149,261, with most professionals earning between $102,569 and $164,303.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
116947
149261
132739

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
124233
163500
142622
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 Scranton, PA. The base salary for Software Lead ranges from $116,947 to $149,261 with the average base salary of $132,739. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $124,233 to $163,500 with the average total cash compensation of $142,622.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $132,739 $116,947 - $149,261
Bonus $9,882 $7,286 - $14,239
Total Pay $142,622 $124,233 - $163,500
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,820 - $161,861 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,146 - $152,068 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Easton, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,389 - $158,759 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,587 - $159,012 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,587 - $159,012 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Williamsport, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,805 - $150,356 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Lead Software Developer LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $117,268 MAXIMUM SALARY $141,061
JOB TITLE Lead Software Engineer LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $141,574 MAXIMUM SALARY $173,729
JOB TITLE Software Development Lead LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $103,459 MAXIMUM SALARY $127,401
JOB TITLE Software Team Lead LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $116,723 MAXIMUM SALARY $145,562
JOB TITLE Software Technical Lead LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $115,998 MAXIMUM SALARY $148,036
JOB TITLE Software Test Lead LOCATION Scranton, PA MINIMUM SALARY $101,316 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,018
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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

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