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Manager of Software Engineering salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 16 open job postings for Manager of Software Engineering roles at 14 companies, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Manager of Software Engineering: postings by posted pay15 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 15 bands from $160K to $310K. Median $241K; middle half $224K–$260K.Median $241K$160K$310K

Postings per pay band: $160K–$170K: 1; $170K–$180K: 0; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 1; $200K–$210K: 0; $210K–$220K: 1; $220K–$230K: 1; $230K–$240K: 2; $240K–$250K: 3; $250K–$260K: 2; $260K–$270K: 1; $270K–$280K: 0; $280K–$290K: 2; $290K–$300K: 0; $300K–$310K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$252K median · $231K–$286K typical · 7 postingsMid level: middle half $231K–$286K, median $252K
  2. Senior$235K median · $191K–$244K typical · 8 postingsSenior: middle half $191K–$244K, median $235K

Companies hiring

  1. Snap2 postings · too few to show pay
  2. Riot Games2 postings · too few to show pay
  3. Affirm1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. Ping Identity1 posting · too few to show pay

By location

  1. United States$241K median · $224K–$260K typical · 15 postingsUnited States: middle half $224K–$260K, median $241K
  2. California$244K median · $231K–$286K typical · 7 postingsCalifornia: middle half $231K–$286K, median $244K
  3. Remote$241K median · $213K–$260K typical · 7 postingsRemote: middle half $213K–$260K, median $241K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $241K median, $213K–$260K typical, from 6 postings. On-site: $252K median, $224K–$286K typical, from 4 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$241K median · $235K–$260K typical · 5 postings8+ years: middle half $235K–$260K, median $241K

Newest Manager of Software Engineering postings

  1. Senior Manager of Software Engineering (Infrastructure)ClickUp · Remote · $250K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  2. Manager of Software Engineering (Services Lead, Unpublished R&D Product)Riot Games · Redwood City, CA · $193K–$290K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  3. Senior Manager of Software EngineeringFoodsmart · Remote · $200K–$225K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  4. Senior Manager of Software Engineering (Marketplace)Zipline · San Francisco, CA · $217K–$270K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Manager of Software Engineering (League of Legends, Alternate Play Modes)Riot Games · Los Angeles, CA · $193K–$269K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Manager of Software Engineering make?

The median posted base pay for Manager of Software Engineering jobs is $241K a year, from 16 job postings with pay at 14 companies.

What is the typical Manager of Software Engineering pay range?

The middle half of postings list $224K–$260K. The top 10% list $286K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $191K or less.

How does Manager of Software Engineering pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $252K, Senior $235K.

Do remote Manager of Software Engineering jobs pay more?

Remote postings list a median of $241K (6 postings) against $252K for on-site jobs (4 postings).

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