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Manager, Software Engineering salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Manager, Software Engineering at tech startups in United States is $240k a year (middle half $209k to $260k), based on 11 job postings from 7 companies that publish a pay range. 45% of these postings are remote.
$240kmedian, United States
$209k–$260kmiddle half (P25–P75)
11postings from 7 companies
45%remote postings
Ranks #44 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 14% above the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $222k. Average posted range: $201k to $264k.
Manager, Software Engineering pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $240k | $209k to $260k | 11 | 7 | 45% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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