Workday employees working as Software Engineering Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of Software Engineering Manager professionals at Workday worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $152,773 per year (estimate) and goes up to $473,639 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering Manager at Workday is $253,670 per year or $122 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $390,954 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $205,060 (25th percentile) and $319,974 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 32 salaries submitted by Workday 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 $17,088 and $26,665 monthly.
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