Software Development Manager Salaries
How much does a Software Development Manager make?
Total pay range
$189K - $298K/yr
$235K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$139K - $205K/yrBase pay
$50K - $93K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Software Development Manager in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $230,884, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $217,501, Financial Services with a median total pay of $216,627, Information Technology with a median total pay of $206,147, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $203,831.
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Software Development Manager are Amazon Lab126, Texas Instruments, and General Motors (GM).
Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Software Development Manager are Verizon, T-Mobile, and Viasat.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Software Development Manager are Divvy, Axos Bank, and Bank of America.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Development Manager are Apple, Amazon, and Amazon Web Services.
Top paying companies in Retail & Wholesale for Software Development Manager are Chewy, Zulily, and Beyond, Inc..
Manufacturing
$230,884
Manufacturing
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Software Development Manager are Amazon Lab126, Texas Instruments, and General Motors (GM).
Telecommunications
$217,501
Manufacturing
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Software Development Manager are Amazon Lab126, Texas Instruments, and General Motors (GM).
Financial Services
$216,627
Manufacturing
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Software Development Manager are Amazon Lab126, Texas Instruments, and General Motors (GM).
Information Technology
$206,147
Manufacturing
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Software Development Manager are Amazon Lab126, Texas Instruments, and General Motors (GM).
Retail & Wholesale
$203,831
Manufacturing
Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Software Development Manager are Amazon Lab126, Texas Instruments, and General Motors (GM).
Recent salaries shared by Software Development Manager
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Development Manager
15+ years
$147K/yr
$147K • $0
Pittsburgh, PA
submitted on Jun 9, 2026
$147K/yr
$147K • $0
Software Development Manager
15+ years
$190K - $221K/yr
Kansas City, MO
submitted on Jun 8, 2026
$190K - $221K/yr
Software Development Manager
10-14 years
$391K/yr
$211K • $180K
Seattle, WA
submitted on Jun 6, 2026
$391K/yr
$211K • $180K
Software Development Manager
15+ years
$135K/yr
$135K • $0
Miramar, FL
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$135K/yr
$135K • $0
Software Development Manager
10-14 years
$362K/yr
$202K • $160K
Seattle, WA
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$362K/yr
$202K • $160K
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Software Development Manager
10-14 years
$97K/yr
$97K • $0
McClellan, CA
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$97K/yr
$97K • $0
Software Development Manager
15+ years
$418K - $484K/yr
Arlington, VA
submitted on Jun 1, 2026
$418K - $484K/yr
Software Development Manager
15+ years
$165K/yr
$165K • $0
Des Moines, IA
submitted on May 28, 2026
$165K/yr
$165K • $0
Software Development Manager
4-6 years
$156K/yr
$156K • $0
Carlsbad, CA
submitted on May 28, 2026
$156K/yr
$156K • $0
Software Development Manager
10-14 years
$424K/yr
$264K • $160K
Seattle, WA
submitted on May 25, 2026
$424K/yr
$264K • $160K
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Frequently asked questions about Software Development Manager salaries
How much does a Software Development Manager in United States make?
The average salary for a Software Development Manager is $235,420 per year or $113 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $366,279 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $188,895 (25th percentile) and $298,370 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5946 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Development Manager employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Software Development Manager in United States?
The highest salary for a Software Development Manager in United States is $298,370 per year, $24,864 per month or $143 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Software Development Manager in United States?
The lowest salary for a Software Development Manager in United States is $188,895 per year, $15,741 per month or $91 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Software Development Manager?
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,021 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,006 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.