Senior Software Manager Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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How much does a Senior Software Manager make in Washington, DC? The average Senior Software Manager salary in Washington, DC is $183,251 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $166,566 and $204,398. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Founding Senior Software Engineer and AI Engineer
DevAI - Palo Alto , CA
Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Senior Software Engineers and AI ... Integrate, process, and manage diverse data sources to enhance the quality, relevance, and ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Scalian - Mountain View , CA
... Management). Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense ... Scalian is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team, where you will develop and ...
LinkedIn - 36 days ago
Senior Software Embedded Engineer
Zobility - Palo Alto , CA
In this position within the Autonomy Hardware team, you will develop test software and use them to ... Analyze and debug complex applications involving multiple threads, Memory Management Units (MMUs ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Source - Portland , OR
... management and migration processes, as well as applying backup and recovery best practices * Help ... A degree in computer science, software or computer engineering, applied math, physics, statistics ...
JobBoard.io Standard Distribution - 11 days ago
Senior Manager, Flight Operations
Cox - Dunwoody , GA
The Senior Manager of Flight Operations is an integral part of the aviation leadership team. This ... Oversee and work closely with the Flight Scheduling software provider to ensure all system tools ...
Lensa - Today
Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Eltropy - San Jose , CA
Senior Manager, FP&A Location: Onsite / In-Person (San Jose, California) Company Overview: Eltropy ... Advanced knowledge of financial software and tools (NetSuite, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel) required
LinkedIn - 2 days ago

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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