Senior Software Development Manager Salaries
How much does a Senior Software Development Manager make?
Total pay range
$193K - $305K/yr
$241K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$142K - $209K/yrBase pay
$51K - $96K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for a Senior Software Development Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $276,899, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $229,811, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $211,344 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $207,175.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Software Development Manager are Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Intuit.
Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Senior Software Development Manager are Verizon and T-Mobile.
The top paying company in Manufacturing for Senior Software Development Manager is General Motors (GM).
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Senior Software Development Manager is Experian.
Information Technology
$276,899
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Software Development Manager are Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Intuit.
Telecommunications
$229,811
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Software Development Manager are Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Intuit.
Manufacturing
$211,344
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Software Development Manager are Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Intuit.
Management & Consulting
$207,175
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Software Development Manager are Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Intuit.
Recent salaries shared by Senior 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
Senior Software Development Manager
15+ years
$162K - $188K/yr
Canonsburg, PA
submitted on Apr 21, 2026
$162K - $188K/yr
Senior Software Development Manager
15+ years
$684K/yr
$267K • $417K
Seattle, WA
submitted on Apr 9, 2026
$684K/yr
$267K • $417K
Senior Software Development Manager
15+ years
$259K/yr
$217K • $42K
Tysons Corner, VA
submitted on Apr 8, 2026
$259K/yr
$217K • $42K
Senior Software Development Manager
1-3 years
$559K/yr
$247K • $312K
Austin, TX
submitted on Feb 25, 2026
$559K/yr
$247K • $312K
Senior Software Development Manager
4-6 years
$257K - $298K/yr
Sunnyvale, CA
submitted on Jan 20, 2026
$257K - $298K/yr
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Senior Software Development Manager
10-14 years
$276K/yr
$271K • $5K
San Jose, CA
submitted on Jan 13, 2026
$276K/yr
$271K • $5K
Senior Software Development Manager
15+ years
$643K/yr
$271K • $372K
Sunnyvale, CA
submitted on Dec 15, 2025
$643K/yr
$271K • $372K
Senior Software Development Manager
10-14 years
$36K/yr
$36K • $0
Troy, OH
submitted on Dec 13, 2025
$36K/yr
$36K • $0
Senior Software Development Manager
4-6 years
$139K - $162K/yr
Sugar Land, TX
submitted on Dec 4, 2025
$139K - $162K/yr
Senior Software Development Manager
15+ years
$320K - $374K/yr
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Nov 16, 2025
$320K - $374K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Development Manager salaries
How much does a Senior Software Development Manager in United States make?
The average salary for a Senior Software Development Manager is $240,897 per year or $116 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $374,948 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $193,260 (25th percentile) and $305,383 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 812 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Development Manager employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Software Development Manager in United States?
The highest salary for a Senior Software Development Manager in United States is $305,383 per year, $25,449 per month or $147 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior Software Development Manager in United States?
The lowest salary for a Senior Software Development Manager in United States is $193,260 per year, $16,105 per month or $93 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Senior Software Development Manager?
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Development Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,683 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,168 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.