Startup Software Engineering Manager Salary

Startups pay Software Engineering Managers a median salary of $200,493 per year. Based on 485 Software Engineering Manager job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $134,857 and $267,570, with an average of $199,537.

95th Percentile
$267,570
Average
$199,537
Range
$134,857 - $267,570
Sample Size
485
Last updated August 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Software Engineering Manager Compensation Trends

Track how Software Engineering Manager compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Software Engineering Manager positions in the startup ecosystem.

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Software Engineering Manager Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $267,045

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