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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Senior Software Development Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $276,899, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $229,811, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $211,344 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $207,175.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Software Development Manager are Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Intuit.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Software Development Manager
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
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Senior Software Development Manager
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4-6 years
$323K - $377K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on Jan 18, 2025
$323K - $377K/yr
Senior Software Development Manager
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10-14 years
$201K/yr
($195K • $6K)
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Dec 20, 2024
$201K/yr
$195K • $6K
Senior Software Development Manager
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15+ years
$251K/yr
($186K • $65K)
Costa Mesa, CA
submitted on Dec 1, 2024
$251K/yr
$186K • $65K
Senior Software Development Manager
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10-14 years
$597K/yr
($244K • $353K)
Seattle, WA
submitted on Nov 5, 2024
$597K/yr
$244K • $353K
Senior Software Development Manager
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15+ years
$113K/yr
($112K • $744)
Huntsville, AL
submitted on Oct 31, 2024
$113K/yr
$112K • $744
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Senior Software Development Manager
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15+ years
$233K/yr
($233K • $0)
Chandler, AZ
submitted on Oct 7, 2024
$233K/yr
$233K • $0
Senior Software Development Manager
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15+ years
$173K - $202K/yr
Sugar Land, TX
submitted on Oct 1, 2024
$173K - $202K/yr
Senior Software Development Manager
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15+ years
$307K/yr
($248K • $59K)
Costa Mesa, CA
submitted on Sep 18, 2024
$307K/yr
$248K • $59K
Senior Software Development Manager
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15+ years
$186K/yr
($186K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Sep 13, 2024
$186K/yr
$186K • $0
Senior Software Development Manager
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15+ years
$154K/yr
($149K • $5K)
Portland, OR
submitted on Sep 5, 2024
$154K/yr
$149K • $5K
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Development Manager salaries
The average salary for Senior Software Development Manager is $241,545 per year or $116 per hour, with top earners making up to $375,793 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $193,816 (25th percentile) to $306,127 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 813 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Development Manager employees.
The highest salary for Senior Software Development Manager is $306,127 per year, $25,511 per month or $147 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Software Development Manager is $193,816 per year, $16,151 per month or $93 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Software Development 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.
General Motors (GM)
Amazon
Cisco
Fortinet
Expedia Group