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Senior software manager demographics and statistics in the US

Senior software manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates senior software manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our senior software manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about senior software managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 3,854 senior software managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 20.5% of all senior software managers are women, while 79.5% are men.
  • The average senior software manager age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of senior software managers is White (60.0%), followed by Asian (20.4%), Hispanic or Latino (8.6%) and Black or African American (5.7%).
  • In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
  • 11% of all senior software managers are LGBT.
  • Senior software managers are 56% more likely to work at public companies in comparison to private companies.
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Senior software manager gender statistics

20.5% of senior software managers are women and 79.5% of senior software managers are men.
  • Male, 79.5%
  • Female, 20.5%

Senior software manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male79.5%
Female20.5%

Senior software manager gender pay gap

Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$143,631
female-income
Female income
$135,813

Senior software manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in senior software manager positions over time. Currently, 20.5% of senior software managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Senior software manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201076.70%23.30%
201177.42%22.58%
201279.01%20.99%
201379.68%20.32%
201478.93%21.07%
201579.84%20.16%
201679.41%20.59%
201779.01%20.99%
201878.81%21.19%
201978.79%21.21%
202080.67%19.33%
202179.54%20.46%

Senior software manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared senior software managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Executive Assistant/Human Resources7%93%
Office Manager Of Human Resources10%90%
Business Office Manager15%85%
Senior Software Manager80%20%
Maintenance Director97%3%
Plant Superintendent97%3%
General Road Foreman97%3%

Senior software manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among senior software managers is White, which makes up 60.0% of all senior software managers. Comparatively, 20.4% of senior software managers are Asian and 8.6% of senior software managers are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 60.0%
  • Asian, 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 8.6%
  • Black or African American, 5.7%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Senior software manager race

Senior software manager racePercentages
White60.0%
Asian20.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.6%
Black or African American5.7%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Senior software manager race and ethnicity over time

See how senior software manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Senior software manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.57%5.92%17.37%6.46%
201168.77%5.42%17.24%6.44%
201267.52%6.28%17.86%6.40%
201366.95%6.06%18.37%6.62%
201466.45%5.59%18.78%7.17%
201565.71%6.16%19.02%6.97%
201666.02%6.03%19.21%6.74%
201764.93%5.76%20.16%6.84%
201865.29%5.27%19.90%7.25%
201964.96%5.06%19.63%7.80%
202061.96%5.44%19.68%8.02%
202160.02%5.72%20.40%8.57%

Senior software manager wage gap by race

$159,000
$155,000
$151,000
$147,000
$143,000
$139,000
$135,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$138,164
White$143,433
Black or African American$139,390
Asian$156,623
Hispanic or Latino$141,289

Average senior software manager age

See how the average age of senior software managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Senior software manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown4848.5
White4849
Black or African American4949
Asian4544
Hispanic or Latino4646

Senior software manager age breakdown

The average age of senior software managers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the senior software manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Senior software manager age breakdown

Senior Software Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years78%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years1%

Senior software manager educational attainment

  • Bachelor's, 65%
  • Master's, 27%
  • Associate, 5%
  • Doctorate, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 1%

Senior software managers by degree level

Senior software manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's65%
Master's27%
Associate5%
Doctorate2%
Other Degrees1%

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Senior software manager wage gap by degree level

$163,000
$156,000
$149,000
$142,000
$135,000
$128,000
$121,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$158,683
Bachelor's Degree$149,787
Doctorate Degree$161,607
Some College/ Associate Degree$127,545

Senior software manager employment statistics

Most senior software managers work for a public in the technology industry.

Company size where senior software managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where senior software managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Senior software manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees9%
100 - 500 employees13%
500 - 1,000 employees7%
1,000 - 10,000 employees30%
> 10,000 employees38%

Senior software manager jobs by company type

Employees with the senior software manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most senior software managers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Senior software manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education2%
Public56%
Private42%

Senior software manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for senior software managers are technology, finance and telecommunication.

Technology

Fortune 500

Finance

Telecommunication

Internet

Senior software manager turnover and employment statistics

Senior software manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for senior software managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Senior software manager unemployment rate by year

YearSenior software manager unemployment rate
20105.32%
20114.61%
20123.07%
20132.54%
20142.68%
20152.32%
20162.33%
20172.58%
20182.37%
20192.15%
20203.06%
20212.64%

Average senior software manager tenure

The average senior software manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 354 senior software managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Senior software manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year6%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years21%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years10%
11+ years10%

Senior software manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of senior software managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Facilities Manager4.78%13,167
Corporate Logistics Manager5.19%27,890
Corporate Controller10.51%57,715
Senior Software Manager11.01%-
Manager Of Purchasing & Materials11.39%23,173
Training Manager17.60%121,521
Head Of Human Resources17.78%54,209

Similar senior software manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Facilities Manager4.78%13,167
Corporate Logistics Manager5.19%27,890
Corporate Controller10.51%57,715
Manager Of Purchasing & Materials11.39%23,173
Training Manager17.60%121,521
Head Of Human Resources17.78%54,209

Foreign languages spoken by senior software managers

The most common foreign language among senior software managers is Chinese at 15.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 10.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 10.5%.
  • Chinese, 15.8%
  • Swedish, 10.5%
  • Japanese, 10.5%
  • French, 10.5%
  • Spanish, 10.5%
  • Other, 42.2%

Senior software manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Chinese15.8%
Swedish10.5%
Japanese10.5%
French10.5%
Spanish10.5%
Other42.2%

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Senior software manager location demographics

Where do senior software managers earn the most?

Senior software managers earn the most in California, where the average senior software manager salary is $176,132. The map here shows where senior software managers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Senior Software Managers?

By looking through more than 354 resumes, we found that the most popular places for senior software managers are San Diego, CA and San Jose, CA.
Number of Senior Software Managers

Senior software manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California6,746$176,132
2Texas2,753$122,649
3Washington2,502$162,419
4New York2,152$128,372
5Virginia1,855$114,589
6Illinois1,653$113,157
7Massachusetts1,582$137,062
8Florida1,506$108,077
9Pennsylvania1,440$116,712
10New Jersey1,366$128,170
11North Carolina1,356$114,448
12Georgia1,236$116,588
13Missouri1,072$112,218
14Wisconsin1,022$116,794
15Ohio988$121,032
16Minnesota877$119,985
17Colorado873$120,916
18Maryland859$109,718
19Oregon830$169,424
20Tennessee804$103,750
21Arizona685$134,815
22Kansas649$116,226
23Utah646$125,829
24Michigan625$122,706
25South Carolina560$124,249
26Kentucky559$110,580
27Arkansas553$103,989
28Indiana512$105,917
29Connecticut464$140,308
30New Mexico440$129,661
31District of Columbia403$132,672
32Louisiana388$114,028
33Oklahoma365$111,502
34Alabama284$123,497
35Iowa239$106,477
36Rhode Island236$131,768
37Nevada226$144,882
38Mississippi224$105,276
39New Hampshire218$122,673
40West Virginia217$107,189
41Nebraska207$110,405
42Idaho200$134,678
43Delaware185$125,151
44Montana165$119,692
45Vermont126$114,836
46Maine98$124,762
47South Dakota76$108,706
48North Dakota75$123,640
49Wyoming68$116,542
50Hawaii66$125,609
51Alaska62$156,261

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