IBM employees working as a Software Development Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 21 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of Software Development Manager professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Software Development Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,865 per year (estimate) and goes up to $373,534 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Manager at IBM is $235,233 per year or $113 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $366,041 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $188,732 (25th percentile) and $298,158 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 65 salaries submitted by IBM Software Development Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Manager professionals typically earn between $91 and $143 per hour.
Software Development Manager professionals typically earn between $15,728 and $24,847 monthly.