The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Developer (Java) at IBM is $90,005 per year or $43 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $93,585 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $86,425 (25th percentile) and $93,585 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by IBM Senior Software Developer (Java) professionals on Glassdoor, as of July 2026.