What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s salary?

An Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s salary grows with experience: starting around $154,903 for beginners, reaching about $176,387 at mid-level, and approach $251,240 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)?

Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) roles are District of Columbia $194,910, California $194,171, Massachusetts $191,583. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salary in Colorado

How much does an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) make in Colorado? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) in Colorado is $179,613 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

However, an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $209,186
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $168,907 to $195,093
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $159,159

10% $159,159

50% (Median) $179,613

90% $209,186

Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,093	$16,258	$3,752	$94
Average	$179,613	$14,968	$3,454	$86
25th Percentile	$168,907	$14,076	$3,248	$81

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salaries

An Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $154,903
Early Career (1-2 years): $178,074
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $176,387
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $222,810
Expert (over 8 years): $251,240

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Software Engineer IV	less than 1 year	$154,903
Software Engineer V	1-2 years	$178,074
Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)	2-4 years	$176,387
Software Engineering Director	5-8 years	$222,810
VP of Software Engineering	over 8 years	$251,240

How Do Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $194,910.
California: $194,171.
Massachusetts: $191,583.

District of Columbia $194,910 California $194,171 Massachusetts $191,583 Washington $190,879 New Jersey $190,809 Alaska $190,562 Connecticut $188,133 New York $187,147

Hawaii $183,996 Rhode Island $182,517 Maryland $181,514 Minnesota $180,141 Colorado $179,613 Illinois $179,437 Oregon $178,768 Delaware $178,275

New Hampshire $177,965 Virginia $177,271 Pennsylvania $175,247 Nevada $174,226 North Dakota $173,891 Michigan $173,363 Wisconsin $173,170 Vermont $172,782

Texas $171,708 Maine $171,638 Arizona $171,532 Ohio $171,409 Georgia $169,790 Indiana $168,980 Wyoming $168,821 Utah $168,575

Iowa $168,469 Kansas $167,624 Louisiana $167,378 North Carolina $167,290 Missouri $167,255 Florida $166,568 Montana $166,198 Nebraska $165,846

Kentucky $165,653 South Carolina $164,949 Tennessee $164,508 Idaho $164,332 New Mexico $163,047 Oklahoma $162,766 Alabama $161,727 South Dakota $159,984

Arkansas $159,034 West Virginia $158,523 Mississippi $156,992

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Glen Haven: $176,095
Hygiene: $182,216
Johnstown: $176,488

Glen Haven, CO $176,095

Hygiene, CO $182,216

Johnstown, CO $176,488

Laporte, CO $174,532

Livermore, CO $173,965

Loveland, CO $175,937

Lyons, CO $181,896

Masonville, CO $174,643

Mead, CO $178,493

Milliken, CO $176,243

Niwot, CO $183,646

Red Feather Lakes, CO $174,444

Severance, CO $174,782

Timnath, CO $174,557

Wellington, CO $173,580

Windsor, CO $174,808

Brighton, CO $179,141

Ault, CO $174,476

Briggsdale, CO $174,523

Carr, CO $171,522

Eastlake, CO $179,607

Eaton, CO $175,027

Evans, CO $175,918

Fort Lupton, CO $178,630

Galeton, CO $175,044

Gilcrest, CO $176,879

Gill, CO $175,331

Greeley, CO $175,484

Henderson, CO $179,419

Hudson, CO $178,042

Keenesburg, CO $177,183

Kersey, CO $175,352

La Salle, CO $176,574

Lucerne, CO $175,296

Nunn, CO $173,921

Orchard, CO $174,502

Pierce, CO $174,587

Ohio City, CO $176,382

Parlin, CO $175,553

Penrose, CO $174,020

Pitkin, CO $176,164

Poncha Springs, CO $174,970

Powderhorn, CO $175,187

Rockvale, CO $173,229

Sargents, CO $174,675

Twin Lakes, CO $180,443

Westcliffe, CO $173,326

Wetmore, CO $172,212

Durango, CO $175,678

Cahone, CO $175,245

Cortez, CO $175,113

Dolores, CO $175,530

Dove Creek, CO $175,071

Egnar, CO $175,168

Hesperus, CO $174,143

Lewis, CO $175,555

Mancos, CO $175,110

Marvel, CO $174,138

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $174,203

Pleasant View, CO $174,742

Rico, CO $175,572

Towaoc, CO $174,382

Yellow Jacket, CO $175,345

Montrose, CO $176,229

Austin, CO $176,458

Bedrock, CO $175,124

Cedaredge, CO $176,638

Cory, CO $176,416

Crawford, CO $175,916

Delta, CO $176,226

Eckert, CO $176,502

Hotchkiss, CO $176,393

Lazear, CO $176,261

Naturita, CO $175,479

Norwood, CO $175,548

Nucla, CO $175,749

Olathe, CO $176,032

Ophir, CO $175,738

Ouray, CO $175,710

Paonia, CO $177,203

Paradox, CO $175,220

Placerville, CO $175,576

Redvale, CO $175,631

Ridgway, CO $175,685

Silverton, CO $175,389

Somerset, CO $177,740

Telluride, CO $175,771

Grand Junction, CO $177,314

Platteville, CO $177,271

Roggen, CO $175,442

Weldona, CO $174,088

Wiggins, CO $175,020

Fort Morgan, CO $174,159

Log Lane Village, CO $174,729

Akron, CO $172,897

Amherst, CO $172,342

Atwood, CO $173,502

Brush, CO $173,490

Crook, CO $173,009

Eckley, CO $172,464

Fleming, CO $173,340

Grover, CO $173,203

Haxtun, CO $173,305

Hereford, CO $172,097

Hillrose, CO $173,661

Holyoke, CO $172,781

Idalia, CO $171,914

Iliff, CO $173,464

Julesburg, CO $172,765

Lindon, CO $172,156

Merino, CO $173,654

New Raymer, CO $173,615

Otis, CO $173,052

Ovid, CO $172,825

Padroni, CO $173,023

Paoli, CO $173,307

Peetz, CO $172,976

Sedgwick, CO $172,888

Snyder, CO $173,523

Sterling, CO $173,800

Stoneham, CO $173,624

Vernon, CO $172,078

Woodrow, CO $172,515

Wray, CO $172,421

Yuma, CO $172,999

Anton, CO $172,200

Arapahoe, CO $170,842

Arriba, CO $171,462

Bethune, CO $171,715

Burlington, CO $171,555

Calhan, CO $174,270

Cascade, CO $175,703

Cheyenne Wells, CO $171,091

Cope, CO $172,119

Cripple Creek, CO $175,372

Divide, CO $175,465

Flagler, CO $171,638

Florissant, CO $175,323

Fountain, CO $174,254

Genoa, CO $171,578

Green Mountain Falls, CO $175,659

Guffey, CO $175,134

Hugo, CO $170,527

Joes, CO $172,289

Karval, CO $169,538

Kirk, CO $172,147

Kit Carson, CO $170,878

Limon, CO $172,613

Lake George, CO $175,587

Manitou Springs, CO $175,703

Matheson, CO $172,487

Peyton, CO $175,092

Ramah, CO $171,372

Rush, CO $171,781

Seibert, CO $171,566

Simla, CO $173,272

Stratton, CO $171,737

U S A F Academy, CO $175,692

Victor, CO $175,293

Vona, CO $171,666

Wild Horse, CO $170,548

Woodland Park, CO $175,558

Yoder, CO $172,443

Colorado Springs, CO $175,705

Clifton, CO $177,203

Fruita, CO $176,763

Gateway, CO $175,518

Glade Park, CO $176,125

Loma, CO $176,826

Mack, CO $176,356

Palisade, CO $176,882

Whitewater, CO $176,113

Glenwood Springs, CO $179,023

Dinosaur, CO $176,065

Aspen, CO $182,376

Snowmass Village, CO $182,369

Avon, CO $180,732

Basalt, CO $181,795

Carbondale, CO $181,119

Collbran, CO $176,708

Craig, CO $178,005

De Beque, CO $176,687

Eagle, CO $179,993

Edwards, CO $180,378

Parachute, CO $177,608

Battlement Mesa, CO $177,444

Gypsum, CO $179,097

Hamilton, CO $178,764

Hayden, CO $178,259

Maybell, CO $176,285

Meeker, CO $178,780

Meredith, CO $181,199

Mesa, CO $176,622

Minturn, CO $180,181

Molina, CO $176,516

New Castle, CO $178,405

Rangely, CO $176,782

Red Cliff, CO $180,158

Rifle, CO $177,963

Silt, CO $177,891

Slater, CO $177,159

Snowmass, CO $182,003

Wolcott, CO $180,100

Woody Creek, CO $182,364

Vail, CO $180,954

Pueblo, CO $170,371

Colorado City, CO $171,536

Aguilar, CO $172,284

Arlington, CO $169,251

Avondale, CO $170,826

Beulah, CO $171,546

Boncarbo, CO $172,369

Boone, CO $171,379

Branson, CO $170,959

Campo, CO $170,325

Cheraw, CO $170,652

Crowley, CO $171,017

Eads, CO $170,774

Fort Lyon, CO $170,585

Fowler, CO $171,075

Gardner, CO $172,749

Granada, CO $171,157

Hartman, CO $171,485

Hasty, CO $170,960

Haswell, CO $169,950

Hoehne, CO $172,090

Holly, CO $170,944

Kim, CO $170,782

La Junta, CO $170,893

Lamar, CO $171,414

Las Animas, CO $170,798

La Veta, CO $173,050

Mc Clave, CO $170,987

Manzanola, CO $170,761

Model, CO $171,022

Olney Springs, CO $170,469

Ordway, CO $169,621

Pritchett, CO $170,791

Rocky Ford, CO $170,515

Rye, CO $171,798

Sheridan Lake, CO $170,841

Springfield, CO $171,142

Sugar City, CO $169,166

Swink, CO $170,723

Trinchera, CO $171,353

Trinidad, CO $172,096

Two Buttes, CO $171,133

Vilas, CO $171,106

Walsenburg, CO $172,138

Walsh, CO $170,927

Weston, CO $172,694

Wiley, CO $170,830

Alamosa, CO $174,365

Antonito, CO $174,254

Arboles, CO $174,606

Arvada, CO $179,614

Aurora, CO $179,491

Bayfield, CO $175,097

Broomfield, CO $180,403

Commerce City, CO $179,192

Dupont, CO $179,535

Eldorado Springs, CO $183,809

Lafayette, CO $182,179

Louisville, CO $182,405

Westminster, CO $179,532

Wheat Ridge, CO $179,523

Agate, CO $173,163

Bennett, CO $177,664

Byers, CO $175,543

Castle Rock, CO $176,321

Deer Trail, CO $174,384

Elbert, CO $175,206

Elizabeth, CO $176,683

Englewood, CO $179,491

Franktown, CO $176,204

Kiowa, CO $175,412

Larkspur, CO $175,749

Littleton, CO $179,313

Lone Tree, CO $178,840

Louviers, CO $178,592

Monument, CO $175,576

Palmer Lake, CO $175,594

Parker, CO $178,185

Sedalia, CO $176,410

Strasburg, CO $177,099

Watkins, CO $178,428

Denver, CO $179,472

Thornton, CO $179,613

Boulder, CO $184,697

Golden, CO $179,509

Alma, CO $178,498

Bailey, CO $178,093

Black Hawk, CO $181,303

Bond, CO $180,083

Breckenridge, CO $178,880

Buffalo Creek, CO $177,477

Burns, CO $178,926

Central City, CO $180,283

Clark, CO $177,231

Climax, CO $179,086

Coalmont, CO $176,924

Como, CO $176,321

Conifer, CO $178,556

Cowdrey, CO $176,210

Dillon, CO $178,773

Dumont, CO $179,641

Evergreen, CO $179,197

Empire, CO $178,820

Fairplay, CO $176,484

Fraser, CO $179,023

Frisco, CO $179,877

Georgetown, CO $178,687

Granby, CO $178,546

Grand Lake, CO $178,447

Grant, CO $177,178

Hartsel, CO $175,544

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $178,306

Idaho Springs, CO $179,336

Idledale, CO $179,324

Indian Hills, CO $179,232

Jamestown, CO $184,399

Jefferson, CO $176,807

Kittredge, CO $179,250

Kremmling, CO $178,289

Leadville, CO $178,868

Mc Coy, CO $178,898

Morrison, CO $179,194

Nederland, CO $182,721

Oak Creek, CO $178,579

Parshall, CO $179,347

Phippsburg, CO $178,755

Pine, CO $177,692

Pinecliffe, CO $183,581

Rand, CO $176,937

Rollinsville, CO $181,869

Shawnee, CO $177,650

Silver Plume, CO $177,930

Steamboat Springs, CO $178,247

Tabernash, CO $179,440

Toponas, CO $178,688

Walden, CO $176,673

Ward, CO $182,241

Winter Park, CO $179,671

Yampa, CO $178,931

Silverthorne, CO $179,723

Longmont, CO $181,505

Allenspark, CO $180,681

Estes Park, CO $177,968

Bellvue, CO $175,690

Berthoud, CO $177,843

Dacono, CO $179,917

Drake, CO $175,754

Erie, CO $180,723

Firestone, CO $179,470

Fort Collins, CO $174,437

Frederick, CO $179,477

Blanca, CO $173,747

Capulin, CO $174,639

Center, CO $174,497

Chama, CO $173,152

Chimney Rock, CO $174,680

Chromo, CO $173,508

Conejos, CO $174,147

Creede, CO $175,060

Crestone, CO $173,828

Del Norte, CO $174,680

Fort Garland, CO $173,356

San Luis, CO $172,652

Homelake, CO $174,516

Hooper, CO $173,937

Ignacio, CO $174,344

Jaroso, CO $173,032

La Jara, CO $174,426

Manassa, CO $174,250

Moffat, CO $174,057

Monte Vista, CO $174,620

Mosca, CO $173,717

Pagosa Springs, CO $174,666

Romeo, CO $174,763

Saguache, CO $174,657

Sanford, CO $173,784

San Pablo, CO $172,891

South Fork, CO $174,854

Villa Grove, CO $174,291

Salida, CO $174,976

Almont, CO $179,481

Buena Vista, CO $179,206

Canon City, CO $174,196

Cimarron, CO $175,372

Coal Creek, CO $173,163

Coaldale, CO $174,548

Cotopaxi, CO $174,059

Crested Butte, CO $180,424

Florence, CO $172,890

Monarch, CO $175,342

Granite, CO $177,974

Gunnison, CO $175,507

Hillside, CO $173,993

Howard, CO $174,863

Lake City, CO $175,361

Nathrop, CO $175,502

Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$224,516	$108.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$215,535	$104.0	20%
Internet	$215,535	$104.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$206,554	$99.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$206,554	$99.0	15%

Assistant Manager (Software Engineering) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Manager (Software Engineering)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$168,907

Average $179,613/year

$195,093

$14,076

Average $14,968/month

$16,258

$3,248

Average $3,454/week

$3,752

$81

Average $86/hour

$94

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,093	$16,258	$3,752	$94
Average	$179,613	$14,968	$3,454	$86
25th Percentile	$168,907	$14,076	$3,248	$81

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