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M3 - Manager
The median salary range for Software Engineering (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $182k - $234k as of Aug 2026, based on 6,912 job postings from 733 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$182,000
13%
Mid
$208,000
13%
High
$234,000
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Manager Software Engineering
Salt Lake City
·5-10 Years Experience
$164k - $182k
$164,000 - $182,000
Manager Software Engineering
Remote
·5-10 Years Experience
$164k - $182k
$164,000 - $182,000
Software Engineering Manager
Mississauga
$111k - $124k
$111,290 - $124,131
Manager Software Engineering
Mississauga
·Last Posted: Jun 2026
$111k - $124k
$111,290 - $124,131
Manager Software Engineering
Mississauga
·5-10 Years Experience
$108k - $124k
$108,437 - $124,131
Engineering Manager, Mobile
Vancouver
·7+ Years Experience
$200k
$200,000
Engineering Manager, Mobile
Vancouver
·7+ Years Experience
$200k
$200,000
Engineering Manager, Mobile
Canada
·7+ Years Experience
$200k
$200,000
Mobile Engineering Manager
Canada
·7+ Years Experience
$190k
$190,000
Mobile Engineering Manager
Vancouver
·7+ Years Experience
$190k
$190,000
Mobile Engineering Manager
Vancouver
·7+ Years Experience
$190k
$190,000
DevOps Manager
Remote
·5+ Years Experience
$93k - $128k
$92,742 - $128,412
Manager, Software Applications Specialist
Illinois
·5+ Years Experience
$110k - $120k
$110,000 - $120,000
Software Service Manager - Arizona
Remote
$100k - $120k
$100,000 - $120,000
Software Service Manager - Arizona
Arizona
$100k - $120k
$100,000 - $120,000
Software Development Manager
Canada
·8+ Years Experience
$96k - $118k
$96,309 - $117,711
Software Development Manager
Vancouver
·8+ Years Experience
$96k - $118k
$96,309 - $117,711
Software Development Manager
Vancouver
·8+ Years Experience
$96k - $118k
$96,309 - $117,711
Software Service Manager - US Remote
Remote
$100k - $110k
$100,000 - $110,000
Software Service Manager - US Remote
Colorado
$100k - $110k
$100,000 - $110,000
Manager - Software Application Specialists
Remote
·3+ Years Experience
$100k - $110k
$100,000 - $110,000
Manager - Software Application Specialists
California
·3+ Years Experience
$100k - $110k
$100,000 - $110,000
Manager - Software Application Specialists
Remote
·3+ Years Experience
$100k - $110k
$100,000 - $110,000
Manager - Software Application Specialists
California
·3+ Years Experience
$100k - $110k
$100,000 - $110,000
System Development Manager
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
·8+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
System Development Manager
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
·8+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Software Engineering Manager
Republic of Poland
N/A
N/A
Software Technical Manager
Republic of Poland
·2+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Software Engineering Manager
Glasgow
·7+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Software Engineering Manager
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
·7+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Software Engineering Manager - Build Technology That Saves Lives
Republic of Poland
N/A
N/A
Software Engineering Manager
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
·3+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Software Manager
Malaysia
·2-5 Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Software Engineering Manager - Build Technology That Saves Lives
Republic of Poland
N/A
N/A
Software Engineering Manager
Edinburgh
·3+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Software Engineering Manager
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
·3+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Manager
Edinburgh
N/A
N/A
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Manager
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
N/A
N/A
Oracle Services Engineering Manager
Republic of India
·10+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Manager, Software Engineering
Malaysia
·5+ Years Experience
N/A
N/A
Engineering Manager - Customer Self Service
Republic of Poland
N/A
N/A
Engineering Manager
Republic of Costa Rica
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$80k - $110k
$80,000 - $110,000
Engineering Manager
Mexico
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$80k - $110k
$80,000 - $110,000
Engineering Manager
Oriental Republic of Uruguay
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$80k - $110k
$80,000 - $110,000
Engineering Manager
Remote
·8+ Years Experience
·Last Posted: Jul 2026
$80k - $110k
$80,000 - $110,000
Engineering Manager - H/F
Paris
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$75k
$75,000
Engineering Manager
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$70k
$70,000
Engineering Manager
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
N/A
N/A
Engineering Manager, Growth Track
Republic of Poland
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$40k
$40,000
Engineering Manager, Growth Track
Remote
·Last Posted: Mar 2026
$40k
$40,000
Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 460 Data Points | $100,000 | $117,500 | $135,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 1,884 Data Points | $125,000 | $143,619 | $162,238 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 1,804 Data Points | $140,000 | $162,500 | $185,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 3,814 Data Points | $150,000 | $172,735 | $195,470 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 1,402 Data Points | $180,000 | $205,000 | $230,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 1,157 Data Points | $185,000 | $214,000 | $243,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 889 Data Points | $182,000 | $208,000 | $234,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 522 Data Points | $196,050 | $228,025 | $260,000 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 348 Data Points | $216,450 | $253,538 | $290,625 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Very Large 104 Data Points | $242,000 | $286,000 | $330,000 |