The estimated average salary for a Applications Software Developer at IBM is $100,000 per year or $48 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $125,000 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $81,500 (25th percentile) and $118,500 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 26 salaries submitted by IBM Applications Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.