Indeed employees working as Software Engineering Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Software Engineering Manager professionals at Indeed worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,833 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,953 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering Manager at Indeed is $253,659 per year or $122 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $390,878 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $205,066 (25th percentile) and $319,933 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 46 salaries submitted by Indeed Software Engineering Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineering Manager professionals typically earn between $99 and $154 per hour.
Software Engineering Manager professionals typically earn between $17,089 and $26,661 monthly.