IBM employees working as Software and Development Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 21 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of Software and Development Manager professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software and Development Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $128,865 per year (estimate) and goes up to $287,395 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software and Development Manager at IBM is $173,446 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $301,682 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $130,758 (25th percentile) and $233,345 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 65 salaries submitted by IBM Software and Development Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software and Development Manager professionals typically earn between $63 and $112 per hour.
Software and Development Manager professionals typically earn between $10,896 and $19,445 monthly.