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Manager Software Engineering salaries
Pay ranges employers published in 25 open job postings for Manager Software Engineering roles at 13 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$201,400a year
- Typical range$169,100–$216,300Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$223,800and above
- Postings25with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Pay distribution
Postings per pay band: $165K–$170K: 11; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 0; $180K–$185K: 0; $185K–$190K: 0; $190K–$195K: 0; $195K–$200K: 0; $200K–$205K: 3; $205K–$210K: 1; $210K–$215K: 3; $215K–$220K: 1; $220K–$225K: 4; $225K–$230K: 0; $230K–$235K: 0; $235K–$240K: 2.
Pay by level
Companies hiring
Top-paying companies
- Capital One · $224K median · 4 postings
- RELX · $169K median · 8 postings
By location
Remote vs on-site
Remote: $236K median, $216K–$236K typical, from 3 postings. On-site: $169K median, $169K–$213K typical, from 17 postings.
Newest Manager Software Engineering postings
- Manager Software Engineering 2 - Software Development LeadNgc · United States · $161K–$242K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
- Manager Software Engineering 2Ngc · Aurora, CO · $161K–$242K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Manager Software EngineeringRELX · United States · $118K–$220K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Sr Manager Software Engineering, Software Integration TestUS14 Illumina Software Inc. · San Diego, CA · $171K–$256K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Manager Software Engineering, DET Public SectorSalesforce · Remote · $173K–$260K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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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 $201K a year, from 25 job postings with pay at 13 companies.
What is the typical Manager Software Engineering pay range?
The middle half of postings list $169K–$216K. The top 10% list $224K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $167K or less.
Which companies pay the most for Manager Software Engineering jobs?
By median posted pay: Capital One ($224K), RELX ($169K).
How does Manager Software Engineering pay change with level?
Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $169K, Senior $224K.
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