Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$115,000 / year
≈ $9,600 per month · $55.29 per hour
Low $86,500Average $115,000High $148,500
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
$115,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$17,000
15% of base
Total target cash
$132,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile):$10,000 to $28,000
Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.
About this role
Manager Software Development Shift is a management role accountable for a team’s output, priorities, and people development, focused on Software Development Shift 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.
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