IBM employees working as Programmer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is 4% higher than the average of Programmer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at A$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to A$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Programmer at IBM is A$100,849 per year or A$48 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$171,942 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$76,632 (25th percentile) and A$134,037 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 41 salaries submitted by IBM Programmer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.