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Software engineering manager salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$167,786
Average $167,786
Low $111,751
High $251,920

The average salary for a software engineering manager is $167,786 per year in the United States and $10,000 cash bonus per year.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Software Engineering Manager job openings in United States

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Software Development Manager, ...
Amazon Web Services3.4out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$184,900 - $250,200 a year
Full-time
2 weeks 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
 
$313,826per 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
 
$297,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineering Managers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $219,395 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $217,908 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $189,739 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $189,623 per year
  5. Ithaca, NY
    $182,727 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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