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Software engineering manager salary in Boston, MA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineering Manager make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$175,255
same
as national average
Average $175,255
Low $130,034
High $236,202

The average salary for a software engineering manager is $175,255 per year in Boston, MA and $10,000 cash bonus per year.51 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Software Engineering Manager job openings in Boston, MA

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Gen AI Software Engineering Se...
Wells Fargo3.6out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$185,000 - $300,000 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineering Manager in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Meta
 
$246,585per year
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Red Hat
 
$226,270per year
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Klaviyo
 
$219,417per year
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Amazon Web Services
 
$218,000per year
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Amazon.com
 
$217,648per year
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Verily
 
$210,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineering Managers near Boston, MA

  1. Needham, MA
    $219,416 per year
  2. Cambridge, MA
    $196,709 per year
  3. Andover, MA
    $195,907 per year
  4. Waltham, MA
    $192,444 per year
  5. Medford, MA
    $178,412 per year

Where can a Software Engineering Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineering Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineering Manager get paid in Boston, MA?

Principal Software Engineering Manager

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Average $221,530 per year

Senior Software Engineering Manager

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Average $200,990 per year