What are the main factors that influence a Software Developer Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Software Developer Manager's salary?

A Software Developer Manager's salary grows with experience: a Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $157,887, a Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $181,493, a Software Developer Manager (10+ years)earns $179,759, a Software Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $227,074, a VP of Software Engineering (10+ years)earns $256,057,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Developer Manager?

Software Developer Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Developer Manager roles are District of Columbia $191,578, California $190,851, Massachusetts $188,307. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Developer Manager roles make?

Salaries for Software Developer Manager level roles vary by specialization: Software Systems Developer VI: $191,633; Software Developer V: $171,170; Software Systems Developer V: $165,928; Software Developer IV: $148,900; Software Systems Developer IV: $143,154.

Software Developer Manager Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Software Developer Manager make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Developer Manager in Hawaii is $180,850 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $87.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $209,188
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $170,269 to $195,683
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $160,636

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Software Developer Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,683	$16,307	$3,763	$94
Average	$180,850	$15,071	$3,478	$87
25th Percentile	$170,269	$14,189	$3,274	$82

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Key Factors That Influence Software Developer Manager Salaries

A Software Developer 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Developer Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Developer 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): $157,887
Early Career (1-2 years): $181,493
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $179,759
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $227,074
Expert (over 8 years): $256,057

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Developer Manager	$157,887
Software ... Level Software Developer Manager	$181,493
Software ... Level Software Developer Manager	$179,759
Software ... Level Software Developer Manager	$227,074
VP of Sof... Level Software Developer Manager	$256,057

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How Do Software Developer 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 Developer Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $191,578.
California: $190,851.
Massachusetts: $188,307.

District of Columbia $191,578 California $190,851 Massachusetts $188,307 Washington $187,615 New Jersey $187,546 Alaska $187,304 Connecticut $184,916 New York $183,947

Hawaii $180,850 Rhode Island $179,396 Maryland $178,410 Minnesota $177,061 Colorado $176,541 Illinois $176,368 Oregon $175,711 Delaware $175,226

New Hampshire $174,922 Virginia $174,240 Pennsylvania $172,250 Nevada $171,247 North Dakota $170,918 Michigan $170,399 Wisconsin $170,209 Vermont $169,828

Texas $168,772 Maine $168,703 Arizona $168,599 Ohio $168,478 Georgia $166,886 Indiana $166,091 Wyoming $165,935 Utah $165,693

Iowa $165,589 Kansas $164,758 Louisiana $164,516 North Carolina $164,429 Missouri $164,395 Florida $163,720 Montana $163,357 Nebraska $163,011

Kentucky $162,820 South Carolina $162,128 Tennessee $161,696 Idaho $161,523 New Mexico $160,259 Oklahoma $159,983 Alabama $158,962 South Dakota $157,249

Arkansas $156,314 West Virginia $155,813 Mississippi $154,307

Top Paying Cities for Software Developer 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:

Aiea: $179,871
Anahola: $177,512
Captain Cook: $177,334

Aiea, HI $179,871 Anahola, HI $177,512 Captain Cook, HI $177,334 Eleele, HI $177,872 Ewa Beach, HI $179,711 Kapolei, HI $179,568 Haiku, HI $177,644 Hakalau, HI $177,246

Haleiwa, HI $179,222 Hana, HI $177,220 Hanalei, HI $177,280 Hanamaulu, HI $177,640 Hanapepe, HI $177,863 Hauula, HI $179,495 Hawaii National Park, HI $177,452 Hawi, HI $177,746

Hilo, HI $177,623 Princeville, HI $177,604 Holualoa, HI $177,405 Honaunau, HI $177,099 Honokaa, HI $177,327 Honomu, HI $177,606 Hoolehua, HI $177,099 Kaaawa, HI $179,554

Kahuku, HI $179,170 Kahului, HI $178,054 Kailua, HI $179,813 Ocean View, HI $177,552 Waikoloa, HI $177,535 Keauhou, HI $177,405 Kailua Kona, HI $177,619 Kalaheo, HI $177,659

Kalaupapa, HI $176,936 Kamuela, HI $177,417 Kaneohe, HI $179,775 Kapaa, HI $177,853 Kaumakani, HI $177,948 Kaunakakai, HI $177,310 Keaau, HI $177,744 Kealakekua, HI $177,651

Kealia, HI $177,711 Kekaha, HI $177,531 Kihei, HI $177,872 Kilauea, HI $177,607 Kapaau, HI $177,472 Koloa, HI $177,685 Kualapuu, HI $177,258 Kunia, HI $179,511

Kurtistown, HI $177,654 Lahaina, HI $177,689 Laie, HI $179,327 Lanai City, HI $177,258 Laupahoehoe, HI $177,704 Lawai, HI $177,948 Lihue, HI $177,640 Makawao, HI $177,780

Makaweli, HI $177,247 Maunaloa, HI $176,830 Mountain View, HI $177,561 Naalehu, HI $177,202 Ninole, HI $177,083 Ookala, HI $177,140 Paauilo, HI $177,356 Pahala, HI $177,251

Pahoa, HI $177,486 Paia, HI $177,697 Papaaloa, HI $177,728 Papaikou, HI $177,360 Pearl City, HI $179,741 Pepeekeo, HI $177,704 Puunene, HI $178,054 Volcano, HI $177,452

Wahiawa, HI $179,433 Pukalani, HI $177,780 Mililani, HI $179,649 Kula, HI $177,414 Waialua, HI $179,125 Waianae, HI $179,291 Wailuku, HI $177,777 Waimanalo, HI $179,779

Waimea, HI $177,933 Waipahu, HI $179,663 Honolulu, HI $179,933 J B P H H, HI $179,902 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $179,530 Schofield Barracks, HI $179,478 Fort Shafter, HI $179,933 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $179,933

Camp H M Smith, HI $179,893 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $179,718 Wake Island, HI $179,933

Software Developer Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Developer 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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$170,269

Average $180,850/year

$195,683

$14,189

Average $15,071/month

$16,307

$3,274

Average $3,478/week

$3,763

$82

Average $87/hour

$94

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,683	$16,307	$3,763	$94
Average	$180,850	$15,071	$3,478	$87
25th Percentile	$170,269	$14,189	$3,274	$82

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