Software Engineering Manager salary in California
Typical advertised pay for Software Engineering Manager roles in California, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$281,300
Most postings fall between $227,925 and $288,625.
Based on 43 postings across 15 companies. Updated October 27, 2026.
As of October 2026, the median advertised base salary for Software Engineering Manager roles in California is $281,300, based on 43 live job postings from 15 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | $256,375 | $281,300 | $286,000 | 20 |
| Senior Manager | $216,300 | $256,000 | $319,650 | 21 |
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Top companies hiring Software Engineering Managers
- Apple Inc 13 postings · median $281,300
- Nvidia 9 postings · median $319,500
- Walmart 4 postings · median $214,500
- Salesforce 3 postings · median $216,300
- Intuit 2 postings · median $287,000
- Anduril Industries 2 postings · median $256,000
- Snap Inc. 2 postings · median $286,000
- Abbott 1 postings · median $196,000
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- Senior Manager Software Engineering Abbott · San Diego, CA View →
- Senior Software Engineering Manager, Agentic Infrastructure Apple Inc · Cupertino, CA View →
- Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Rack Scale Systems Infrastructure Nvidia · Santa Clara, CA View →
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