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How much does Senior Software Engineering Manager make?
Total pay range
$229K - $356K/yr
$283K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$157K - $222K/yrBase pay
$72K - $134K/yrAdditional pay
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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.
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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 $282,610 per year or $136 per hour, with top earners making up to $434,393 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $229,111 (25th percentile) to $356,033 (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 $356,033 per year, $29,669 per month or $171 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Software Engineering Manager is $229,111 per year, $19,093 per month or $110 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Software Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,671 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,358 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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