Software Development Manager salary

The median Software Development Manager salary in the US is $160k to $195k per year, based on 11 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-07-27. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$150k
Typical (median)
$160k–$195k
Upper (75th pct)
$250k
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Common questions

What is the average Software Development Manager salary?

The median Software Development Manager salary in the US is $160k to $195k per year, based on 11 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Software Development Manager?

Most Software Development Manager roles in the US fall between $150k (25th percentile) and $250k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Software Development Manager salary calculated?

It is calculated from 11 active Software Development Manager job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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