Manager Software Engineering Front End Salary in the United States

How much does a Manager Software Engineering Front End make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manager Software Engineering Front End in the United States is $169,778 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $196,058
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $159,870 to $183,534
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $150,849
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Manager Software Engineering Front End Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $183,534 $15,295 $3,530 $88
Average $169,778 $14,148 $3,265 $82
25th Percentile $159,870 $13,323 $3,074 $77
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Key Factors That Influence Manager Software Engineering Front End Salaries

A Manager Software Engineering Front End'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 Manager Software Engineering Front End Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager Software Engineering Front End'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): $165,120
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $165,558
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $166,579
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $167,745
  • Expert (over 8 years): $170,182
Levels Salary
Entry Level Manager Software Engineering Front End$165,120
Intermediate Level Manager Software Engineering Front End$165,558
Senior Level Manager Software Engineering Front End$166,579
Specialist Level Manager Software Engineering Front End$167,745
Expert Level Manager Software Engineering Front End$170,182
$165,120 0 yr
$165,558 < 2 yrs
$166,579 2-4 yrs
$167,745 5-8 yrs
$170,182 > 8 yrs
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How Do Manager Software Engineering Front End 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 Manager Software Engineering Front Ends. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $187,978.
  • California: $187,265.
  • Massachusetts: $184,769.

Top Paying Cities for Manager Software Engineering Front Ends

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: $214,141
  • San Francisco: $212,036
  • Oakland: $207,333

What Skills Can Increase a Manager Software Engineering Front End'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%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 a Manager Software Engineering Front End'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
 $176,569
4%
Experimenting
 $176,569
4%
Mentoring Others
 $176,569
4%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $174,871
3%
Docker
 $174,871
3%
People Management
 $174,871
3%
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How Education impacts a Manager Software Engineering Front End's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manager Software Engineering Front Ends 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 a Manager Software Engineering Front End with a Bachelor's Degree is between $154,371 and $162,936).

Manager Software Engineering Front End Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manager Software Engineering Front End
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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Manager Software Engineering Front End Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager Software Engineering Front End'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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$159,870
Average $169,778/year
$183,534
$13,323
Average $14,148/month
$15,295
$3,074
Average $3,265/week
$3,530
$77
Average $82/hour
$88
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $183,534 $15,295 $3,530 $88
Average $169,778 $14,148 $3,265 $82
25th Percentile $159,870 $13,323 $3,074 $77

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Salary Trends for Manager Software Engineering Front End

Salaries for a Manager Software Engineering Front End can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $150,798 in 2023 to around $149,910 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager Software Engineering Front End salary trends, .

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