Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$118,500 / year
≈ $9,900 per month · $56.97 per hour
Low $88,500Average $118,500High $153,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.
Base salary
$118,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$18,000
15.3% of base
Total target cash
$136,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile):$10,500 to $29,500
Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.
About this role
Manager Software Development Project is a management role accountable for a team’s output, priorities, and people development, focused on Software Development Project in the Information Technology job family.
The Information Technology function covers the design, build, security, and support of an organization's systems, infrastructure, applications, and data.
Manager Software Development Project pays 17% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).
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