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Manager Software Engineering salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Manager Software Engineering roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Manager Software Engineering postings in California

  1. Manager-Software Engineering (Remote)American Specialty Health · Remote · $113K–$140K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  2. Manager Software Engineering 3Northrop Grumman · San Diego, CA · $193K–$290K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  3. Manager Software Engineering 2 - Software Development LeadNorthrop Grumman · San Diego, CA · $161K–$242K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  4. Senior Manager Software EngineeringAbbott · San Diego, CA · $131K–$261K/yr · Posted Oct 25, 2026
  5. Sr Manager Software EngineeringWEX · Remote · $176K–$204K/yr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
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Manager Software Engineering pay in other places

  1. United States$177K median, $151K–$192K typical, 65 postingsUnited States: middle half $151K–$192K, median $177K
  2. San Diego, CA$241K median, $196K–$241K typical, 7 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $196K–$241K, median $241K
  3. Georgia$144K median, $144K–$144K typical, 6 postingsGeorgia: middle half $144K–$144K, median $144K
  4. Illinois$178K median, $155K–$179K typical, 5 postingsIllinois: middle half $155K–$179K, median $178K
  5. Warner Robins, GA$144K median, $144K–$144K typical, 5 postingsWarner Robins, GA: middle half $144K–$144K, median $144K
  6. North Carolina$192K median, $153K–$192K typical, 4 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $153K–$192K, median $192K
  7. Utah$173K median, $173K–$173K typical, 4 postingsUtah: middle half $173K–$173K, median $173K
  8. Clearfield, UT$173K median, $173K–$173K typical, 4 postingsClearfield, UT: middle half $173K–$173K, median $173K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Manager Software Engineering make in California?

The median posted base pay for Manager Software Engineering jobs in California is $238K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 6 companies.

What is the typical Manager Software Engineering pay range in California?

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

How does California pay compare with all Manager Software Engineering jobs?

The median here is $238K, against $177K across all 72 postings for the role.

How many Manager Software Engineering jobs in California list pay?

10 open postings at 6 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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