How much does a Software Engineering Manager make?
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$228,595
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Software Engineering Manager is $228,595 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $157,920 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $70,675 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Software Engineer Manager?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer Manager | $154,791 /yr |
| Software Engineer IV | $169,214 /yr |
| Principal Software Engineer | $210,037 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Software Engineering Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Engineering Manager in United States. Employers include Google, Meta and Airbnb.
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Top Paying Industries
For a Software Engineering Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Software Engineering Manager in United States are Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $293,010, Information Technology with a median total pay of $291,501, Real Estate with a median total pay of $285,046, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $283,703, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $279,360.
Transportation & Logistics
The top paying company in Transportation & Logistics for Software Engineering Manager is Alaska Airlines.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Software Engineering Manager pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Software Engineering Manager is $157,920 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Software Engineering Manager salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 5667 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Engineering Manager employees.
The highest salary for a Software Engineering Manager in United States is $233,555 per year.
The lowest salary for a Software Engineering Manager in United States is $106,779 per year.
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