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Manager Software Engineering salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 72 open job postings for Manager Software Engineering roles at 26 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 3 more postings in CAD (median CA$165K), 1 more posting in SGD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Manager Software Engineering: postings by posted pay68 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $120K to $250K. Median $177K; middle half $151K–$196K.Median $177K$120K$250K

Postings per pay band: $120K–$130K: 9; $130K–$140K: 0; $140K–$150K: 7; $150K–$160K: 8; $160K–$170K: 3; $170K–$180K: 11; $180K–$190K: 6; $190K–$200K: 7; $200K–$210K: 8; $210K–$220K: 0; $220K–$230K: 0; $230K–$240K: 2; $240K–$250K: 7.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$144K median, $121K–$144K typical, 10 postingsEntry level: middle half $121K–$144K, median $144K
  2. Mid level$177K median, $166K–$192K typical, 38 postingsMid level: middle half $166K–$192K, median $177K
  3. Senior$190K median, $155K–$206K typical, 20 postingsSenior: middle half $155K–$206K, median $190K

Companies hiring

  1. Northrop Grumman$192K median, $151K–$201K typical, 25 postingsNorthrop Grumman: middle half $151K–$201K, median $192K
  2. DXC Technology$121K median, $121K–$151K typical, 6 postingsDXC Technology: middle half $121K–$151K, median $121K
  3. Optimum$177K median, $177K–$177K typical, 5 postingsOptimum: middle half $177K–$177K, median $177K
  4. Fivetran$238K median, $238K–$264K typical, 3 postingsFivetran: middle half $238K–$264K, median $238K

Top-paying companies

  1. Fivetran · $238K median, 3 postings
  2. Northrop Grumman · $192K median, 25 postings
  3. Mastercard · $186K median, 3 postings
  4. Optimum · $177K median, 5 postings

By location

  1. United States$177K median, $151K–$192K typical, 65 postingsUnited States: middle half $151K–$192K, median $177K
  2. California$238K median, $196K–$241K typical, 10 postingsCalifornia: middle half $196K–$241K, median $238K
  3. San Diego, CA$241K median, $196K–$241K typical, 7 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $196K–$241K, median $241K
  4. Georgia$144K median, $144K–$144K typical, 6 postingsGeorgia: middle half $144K–$144K, median $144K
  5. Remote$188K median, $126K–$190K typical, 11 postingsRemote: middle half $126K–$190K, median $188K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $188K median, $126K–$190K typical, from 11 postings. On-site: $179K median, $144K–$201K typical, from 39 postings.

Newest Manager Software Engineering postings

  1. Manager Software EngineeringRELX · Alpharetta, GA · $223K–$264K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Manager Software Engineering 1Northrop Grumman · Warner Robins, GA · $115K–$172K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Senior Manager Software EngineeringCHERVON NORTH AMERICA · Naperville, IL · $140K–$170K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Manager Software EngineeringNorthwestern Mutual · Milwaukee, WI · $169K–$234K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Sr. Manager Software EngineeringInvitation Homes · Dallas, TX · $135K–$200K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Manager Software Engineering make?

The median posted base pay for Manager Software Engineering jobs is $177K a year, from 72 job postings with pay at 26 companies.

What is the typical Manager Software Engineering pay range?

The middle half of postings list $151K–$196K. The top 10% list $241K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $126K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Manager Software Engineering jobs?

By median posted pay: Fivetran ($238K), Northrop Grumman ($192K), Mastercard ($186K).

How does Manager Software Engineering pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $144K, Mid level $177K, Senior $190K.

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