Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Software Engineering Manager
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Senior Software Engineering Manager
|
15+ years
$293K/yr
($224K • $69K)
New York, NY
submitted on Dec 10, 2025
$293K/yr
$224K • $69K
Senior Software Engineering Manager
|
15+ years
$341K/yr
($216K • $125K)
Nashville, TN
submitted on Dec 8, 2025
$341K/yr
$216K • $125K
Senior Software Engineering Manager
|
15+ years
$249K/yr
($212K • $37K)
Riverwoods, IL
submitted on Nov 28, 2025
$249K/yr
$212K • $37K
Senior Software Engineering Manager
|
10-14 years
$205K/yr
($191K • $14K)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Nov 27, 2025
$205K/yr
$191K • $14K
Senior Software Engineering Manager
|
15+ years
$244K - $285K/yr
Lubbock, TX
submitted on Nov 17, 2025
$244K - $285K/yr
Anonymously share your salary to help the community.
Senior Software Engineering Manager
|
7-9 years
$218K - $252K/yr
Norwalk, CT
submitted on Nov 14, 2025
$218K - $252K/yr
Senior Software Engineering Manager
|
4-6 years
$172K - $198K/yr
Boise, ID
submitted on Nov 4, 2025
$172K - $198K/yr
Senior Software Engineering Manager
|
15+ years
$290K/yr
($214K • $76K)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Oct 25, 2025
$290K/yr
$214K • $76K
Senior Software Engineering Manager
|
1-3 years
$218K - $253K/yr
Bedford, MA
submitted on Oct 23, 2025
$218K - $253K/yr
Senior Software Engineering Manager
|
10-14 years
$284K/yr
($203K • $81K)
Nashua, NH
submitted on Oct 20, 2025
$284K/yr
$203K • $81K
Viewing 31 - 40 of 50
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Senior Software Engineering Manager in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $321,486, Information Technology with a median total pay of $307,998, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $289,771, Financial Services with a median total pay of $220,390, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $217,733.
Retail & Wholesale
Top paying companies in Retail & Wholesale for Senior Software Engineering Manager are Wayfair and Walmart.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Engineering Manager salaries
The average salary for Senior Software Engineering Manager is $282,604 per year or $136 per hour, with top earners making up to $434,396 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $229,102 (25th percentile) to $356,031 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1806 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Engineering Manager employees.
The highest salary for Senior Software Engineering Manager is $356,031 per year, $29,669 per month or $171 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Software Engineering Manager is $229,102 per year, $19,092 per month or $110 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Software Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,652 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,278 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Optum
Synopsys
Cognizant
Oracle