Software engineering manager salary in United States

The average salary for a Software Engineering Manager is $168,827 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 31, 2026.

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Software Engineering Manager salaries typically range between a low of $110,998 and a high of $256,782 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Software Engineering Manager include Seattle, WA at $221,685 per year, San Francisco, CA at $216,919 per year, and New York, NY at $194,880 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Software Engineering Manager include Roblox ($320,484 per year) and Scale AI ($307,625 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Software Engineering Manager salary compares to related positions:

• Principal Software Engineering Manager: Average $227,729 per year
• Senior Software Engineering Manager: Average $199,425 per year