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Software engineering manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineering Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$168,241
Average $168,241
Low $111,020
High $254,955

The average salary for a software engineering manager is $168,241 per year in the United States and $10,000 cash bonus per year.1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Software Engineering Manager job openings in United States

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Software Engineering Manager
Spang & Company3.3out of 5 stars.
Mentor, OH
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineering Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Roblox
 
$320,697per year
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Scale AI
 
$307,625per year
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Capital Group
 
$305,862per year
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JFC Global
 
$301,600per year
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Mirage
 
$298,750per year
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Rippling
 
$280,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineering Managers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $222,176 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $213,914 per year
  3. Ithaca, NY
    $195,907 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $190,706 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $189,716 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 United States?

Principal Software Engineering Manager

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Senior Software Engineering Manager

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