What are the main factors that influence a Senior Manager, Software Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Senior Manager, Software Engineering's salary?

A Senior Manager, Software Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $158,737, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $182,466, a Senior Manager, Software Engineering (10+ years)earns $180,718, a Software Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $228,288, a VP of Software Engineering (10+ years)earns $257,428,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Manager, Software Engineering?

Senior Manager, Software Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Manager, Software Engineering roles are District of Columbia $194,166, California $193,430, Massachusetts $190,852. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Manager, Software Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Senior Manager, Software Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Senior Director Of Software Engineering: $214,270; Software Engineering Director: $214,146; Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager: $185,080; Backend Software Engineering Senior Manager: $183,260; Medical Device Engineering Senior Manager: $176,477.

Senior Manager, Software Engineering Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Senior Manager, Software Engineering make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Manager, Software Engineering in Rhode Island is $181,821 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $87.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $210,462
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $171,186 to $196,813
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $161,504

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Senior Manager, Software Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$196,813	$16,401	$3,785	$95
Average	$181,821	$15,152	$3,497	$87
25th Percentile	$171,186	$14,266	$3,292	$82

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Manager, Software Engineering Salaries

A Senior Manager, Software Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Senior Manager, Software Engineering	$158,737
Software ... Level Senior Manager, Software Engineering	$182,466
Senior Ma... Level Senior Manager, Software Engineering	$180,718
Software ... Level Senior Manager, Software Engineering	$228,288
VP of Sof... Level Senior Manager, Software Engineering	$257,428

How Do Senior Manager, Software Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Manager, Software Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $194,166.
California: $193,430.
Massachusetts: $190,852.

District of Columbia $194,166 California $193,430 Massachusetts $190,852 Washington $190,150 New Jersey $190,080 Alaska $189,835 Connecticut $187,415 New York $186,433

Hawaii $183,294 Rhode Island $181,821 Maryland $180,821 Minnesota $179,453 Colorado $178,927 Illinois $178,752 Oregon $178,085 Delaware $177,594

New Hampshire $177,286 Virginia $176,595 Pennsylvania $174,578 Nevada $173,561 North Dakota $173,228 Michigan $172,701 Wisconsin $172,509 Vermont $172,123

Texas $171,053 Maine $170,983 Arizona $170,878 Ohio $170,755 Georgia $169,141 Indiana $168,335 Wyoming $168,177 Utah $167,931

Iowa $167,826 Kansas $166,984 Louisiana $166,739 North Carolina $166,651 Missouri $166,616 Florida $165,932 Montana $165,564 Nebraska $165,213

Kentucky $165,020 South Carolina $164,319 Tennessee $163,880 Idaho $163,705 New Mexico $162,425 Oklahoma $162,144 Alabama $161,110 South Dakota $159,374

Arkansas $158,427 West Virginia $157,918 Mississippi $156,392

Top Paying Cities for Senior Manager, Software Engineerings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $184,802
Albion: $181,733
Ashaway: $185,503

Adamsville, RI $184,802 Albion, RI $181,733 Ashaway, RI $185,503 Barrington, RI $181,733 Block Island, RI $184,539 Bradford, RI $185,380 Bristol, RI $181,557 Carolina, RI $183,872

Charlestown, RI $184,065 Chepachet, RI $181,382 Clayville, RI $181,557 Coventry, RI $181,382 West Greenwich, RI $181,259 East Greenwich, RI $181,505 Exeter, RI $185,380 Fiskeville, RI $181,733

Forestdale, RI $181,557 Foster, RI $181,259 Glendale, RI $181,259 Greene, RI $183,294 Greenville, RI $181,733 Harmony, RI $181,680 Harrisville, RI $181,382 Hope, RI $181,733

Hope Valley, RI $185,503 Hopkinton, RI $185,556 Jamestown, RI $183,697 Kenyon, RI $185,328 Little Compton, RI $184,732 Manville, RI $181,733 Mapleville, RI $181,259 Newport, RI $183,732

Middletown, RI $184,504 North Kingstown, RI $181,207 North Scituate, RI $181,680 Oakland, RI $181,435 Pascoag, RI $181,329 Pawtucket, RI $181,733 Central Falls, RI $181,733 Cumberland, RI $181,733

Lincoln, RI $181,733 Portsmouth, RI $182,995 Prudence Island, RI $181,382 Rockville, RI $185,556 Saunderstown, RI $183,802 Shannock, RI $185,275 Slatersville, RI $181,557 Slocum, RI $183,802

Tiverton, RI $184,854 Wakefield, RI $183,609 Kingston, RI $183,644 Narragansett, RI $183,679 Peace Dale, RI $183,609 Warren, RI $181,680 Warwick, RI $181,733 Westerly, RI $185,608

West Kingston, RI $183,750 West Warwick, RI $181,733 Wood River Junction, RI $185,380 Woonsocket, RI $181,557 North Smithfield, RI $181,680 Wyoming, RI $185,328 Providence, RI $181,733 Cranston, RI $181,733

North Providence, RI $181,733 East Providence, RI $181,733 Riverside, RI $181,733 Rumford, RI $181,733 Smithfield, RI $181,733 Johnston, RI $181,733

Senior Manager, Software Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Manager, Software Engineering'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$171,186

Average $181,821/year

$196,813

$14,266

Average $15,152/month

$16,401

$3,292

Average $3,497/week

$3,785

$82

Average $87/hour

$95

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$196,813	$16,401	$3,785	$95
Average	$181,821	$15,152	$3,497	$87
25th Percentile	$171,186	$14,266	$3,292	$82

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