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Software Operating Systems Development Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Software Operating Systems Development Manager make in the United States? (2025)

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Software Operating Systems Development Manager in the United States is $151,890 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

However, a Software Operating Systems Development Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,783
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,390 to $166,490
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $143,293
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Software Operating Systems Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $166,490 $13,874 $3,202 $80
Average $151,890 $12,658 $2,921 $73
25th Percentile $147,390 $12,283 $2,834 $71
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Key Factors That Influence Software Operating Systems Development Manager Salaries

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Software Operating Systems Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Operating Systems Development Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on November 01, 2025
$147,390
Average $151,890/year
$166,490
$12,283
Average $12,658/month
$13,874
$2,834
Average $2,921/week
$3,202
$71
Average $73/hour
$80
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $166,490 $13,874 $3,202 $80
Average $151,890 $12,658 $2,921 $73
25th Percentile $147,390 $12,283 $2,834 $71

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Software Operating Systems Development Manager bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 62.7%
Bonuses 10.9%
Social Security 5.4%
401k/403b 3.1%
Disability 1.5%
Healthcare 3.4%
Pension 4.0%
Time Off 9.1%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $151,890 62.7%
Bonus $26,500 10.9%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $13,040 5.4%
401K/403B $7,492 3.1%
Disability $3,568 1.5%
Healthcare $8,352 3.4%
Pension $9,633 4.0%
Time Off $21,956 9.1%
Total Compensation $242,431 100%
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