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Software Engineering Manager salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 184 open job postings for Software Engineering Manager roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Software Engineering Manager postings in California

  1. Senior Manager, Software EngineeringWalmart · Sunnyvale, CA · $143K–$286K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Software Engineering ManagerTerabase Energy · Remote · $145K–$180K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Manager, Software Engineering, Data PlatformCircles · Remote · $195K–$237K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Senior Manager , Software Engineering - Agentic AIServiceNow · Santa Clara, CA · $201K–$352K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  5. Senior Manager, Software EngineeringWalmart · Sunnyvale, CA · $143K–$286K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Software Engineering Manager pay in other places

  1. United States$200K median, $173K–$225K typical, 813 postingsUnited States: middle half $173K–$225K, median $200K
  2. Washington$209K median, $209K–$218K typical, 69 postingsWashington: middle half $209K–$218K, median $209K
  3. New York$196K median, $168K–$225K typical, 51 postingsNew York: middle half $168K–$225K, median $196K
  4. Texas$190K median, $163K–$213K typical, 44 postingsTexas: middle half $163K–$213K, median $190K
  5. CanadaCA$165K median, CA$158K–CA$175K typical, 42 postings
  6. Redmond, WA$209K median, $209K–$209K typical, 41 postingsRedmond, WA: middle half $209K–$209K, median $209K
  7. Massachusetts$190K median, $189K–$193K typical, 36 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $189K–$193K, median $190K
  8. New York City, NY$214K median, $190K–$245K typical, 35 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $190K–$245K, median $214K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Engineering Manager make in California?

The median posted base pay for Software Engineering Manager jobs in California is $230K a year, from 184 job postings with pay at 100 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $203K–$262K. The top 10% list $310K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $170K or less.

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

The median here is $230K, against $198K across all 921 postings for the role.

How many Software Engineering Manager jobs in California list pay?

184 open postings at 100 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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