Software Engineering Group Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Engineering Group Manager in the United States is $158,075 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,823
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,027 to $166,318
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,774
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Software Engineering Group Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $166,318 $13,860 $3,198 $80
Average $158,075 $13,173 $3,040 $76
25th Percentile $138,027 $11,502 $2,654 $66
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Key Factors That Influence Software Engineering Group Manager Salaries

A Software Engineering Group Manager'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 Software Engineering Group Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Engineering Group Manager'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): $152,506
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $153,341
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $155,290
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $157,518
  • Expert (over 8 years): $159,703
Levels Salary
Entry Level Software Engineering Group Manager$152,506
Intermediate Level Software Engineering Group Manager$153,341
Senior Level Software Engineering Group Manager$155,290
Specialist Level Software Engineering Group Manager$157,518
Expert Level Software Engineering Group Manager$159,703
$152,506 0 yr
$153,341 < 2 yrs
$155,290 2-4 yrs
$157,518 5-8 yrs
$159,703 > 8 yrs
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How Do Software Engineering Group Manager 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 Software Engineering Group Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $175,021.
  • California: $174,357.
  • Massachusetts: $172,033.

Top Paying Cities for Software Engineering Group Managers

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: $199,380
  • San Francisco: $197,420
  • Oakland: $193,041

What Skills Can Increase a Software Engineering Group Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.73% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Python (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Applying the concepts and algorithms of Python to design, develop and maintain software applications to comply with business requirements.
  • AWS (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
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Leadership 10.73%
Python 1.86%
AWS 1.47%
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 Software Engineering Group Manager's salary.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Identity and Access Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Management
 $177,044
12%
Identity and Access Management
 $177,044
12%
Computer Science
 $177,044
12%
Kubernetes
 $177,044
12%
Software Engineering
 $175,463
11%
Agile Software Development
 $175,463
11%
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How Education impacts a Software Engineering Group Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Software Engineering Group Managers 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 Software Engineering Group Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $147,146 and $155,639).

Software Engineering Group Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Software Engineering Group Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 2.7%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 43.7%
Masters 42.1%
Doctorate 8.0%
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Software Engineering Group Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Engineering Group 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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$138,027
Average $158,075/year
$166,318
$11,502
Average $13,173/month
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Average $3,040/week
$3,198
$66
Average $76/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $166,318 $13,860 $3,198 $80
Average $158,075 $13,173 $3,040 $76
25th Percentile $138,027 $11,502 $2,654 $66

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Salary Trends for Software Engineering Group Manager

Salaries for a Software Engineering Group Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $148,422 in 2023 to around $147,478 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Software Engineering Group Manager salary trends, .

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