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Oracle pays about 37% more than IBM for a mid-level Software Engineer: $310K vs $195K median total comp. Below is the full level-by-level breakdown for every role ladder both companies share, from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Figures are annualized USD total compensation (base + equity + bonus).
Oracle pays about 37% more than IBM for a mid-level Software Engineer: $310K vs $195K median total comp. Overall ranges run $106K - $350K at IBM and $140K - $620K at Oracle across all levels.
| Company | Entry (p50) | Mid (p50) | Senior (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | $122K | $195K | $255K |
| Oracle | $170K | $310K | $405K |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| Band 7Software Engineer | $106K - $160Kmedian $122K |
| Band 8Senior Software Engineer (Advisory) | $135K - $200Kmedian $155K |
| Band 9Lead Engineer / Architect | $170K - $255Kmedian $195K |
| Band 10Senior Technical Staff Member (STSM) | $220K - $350Kmedian $255K |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| IC2Software Engineer 2 | $140K - $235Kmedian $170K |
| IC3Senior Software Engineer | $195K - $335Kmedian $235K |
| IC4Principal Software Engineer | $250K - $455Kmedian $310K |
| IC5Consulting Member of Technical Staff | $325K - $620Kmedian $405K |
Oracle pays about 40% more than IBM for a mid-level Engineering Manager: $465K vs $280K median total comp. Overall ranges run $145K - $555K at IBM and $240K - $885K at Oracle across all levels.
| Company | Entry (p50) | Mid (p50) | Senior (p50) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | $165K | $280K | $380K |
| Oracle | $290K | $465K | $580K |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| ManagerEngineering Manager (Band 8) | $145K - $215Kmedian $165K |
| Sr ManagerSenior Engineering Manager (Band 9) | $180K - $275Kmedian $205K |
| DirectorDirector, Engineering (Band 10) | $235K - $385Kmedian $280K |
| ExecutiveVP / Executive (Band D) | $315K - $555Kmedian $380K |
| Level | Total comp (p25 - p90) |
|---|---|
| M3Engineering Manager | $240K - $420Kmedian $290K |
| M4Senior Engineering Manager | $300K - $540Kmedian $365K |
| M5Director, Software Development | $375K - $700Kmedian $465K |
| M6Senior Director, Software Development | $470K - $885Kmedian $580K |
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