IBM employees working as Sr. Software Development Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 16 ratings. This is in line with the average of Sr. Software Development Manager professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Sr. Software Development Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,198 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Sr. Software Development Manager at IBM is $226,003 per year or $109 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $362,567 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $178,427 (25th percentile) and $291,354 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by IBM Sr. Software Development Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Sr. Software Development Manager professionals typically earn between $86 and $140 per hour.
Sr. Software Development Manager professionals typically earn between $14,869 and $24,279 monthly.