Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) in the United States is $175,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $204,461
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $165,533 to $190,878
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $156,041
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Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $190,878 $15,907 $3,671 $92
Average $175,959 $14,663 $3,384 $85
25th Percentile $165,533 $13,794 $3,183 $80
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salaries

An Assistant 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $169,117
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $169,565
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $170,611
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $171,806
  • Expert (over 8 years): $174,302
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)$169,117
Intermediate Level Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)$169,565
Senior Level Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)$170,611
Specialist Level Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)$171,806
Expert Level Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)$174,302
$169,117 0 yr
$169,565 < 2 yrs
$170,611 2-4 yrs
$171,806 5-8 yrs
$174,302 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant 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 Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $194,822.
  • California: $194,083.
  • Massachusetts: $191,496.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)s

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:

  • San Jose: $221,937
  • San Francisco: $219,755
  • Oakland: $214,881

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 3.75% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 3.66% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Docker (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): Building, running, and managing containers to deliver software quickly on various platforms.
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Leadership 3.75%
Agile 3.66%
Docker 2.33%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s salary.
  • Employment Authorization: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Experimenting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Mentoring Others: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Employment Authorization
 $182,997
4%
Experimenting
 $182,997
4%
Mentoring Others
 $182,997
4%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $181,238
3%
Docker
 $181,238
3%
People Management
 $181,238
3%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)s enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) with a Bachelor's Degree is between $154,371 and $162,936).

Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 2.6%
Associates 1.4%
Bachelors 45.9%
Masters 45.3%
Doctorate 4.6%
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Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant 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.

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$165,533
Average $175,959/year
$190,878
$13,794
Average $14,663/month
$15,907
$3,183
Average $3,384/week
$3,671
$80
Average $85/hour
$92
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $190,878 $15,907 $3,671 $92
Average $175,959 $14,663 $3,384 $85
25th Percentile $165,533 $13,794 $3,183 $80

Salary Trends for Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)

Salaries for an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $154,448 in 2023 to around $153,539 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) salary trends, .

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