IBM employees working as Software Development Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 21 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of Software Development Manager professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at €0 per year (estimate) and goes up to €0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Manager at IBM is €235,379 per year or €113 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €366,226 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €188,858 (25th percentile) and €298,323 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by IBM Software Development Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.