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NerdWallet Software Engineering Manager Salaries

The median Software Engineering Manager compensation in United States package at NerdWallet totals $268K per year. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for NerdWallet's total compensation packages. Last updated: 11/28/2025

Median Package
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NerdWallet
Software Engineering Manager
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Total per year
$268K
Level
L6
Base
$212K
Stock (/yr)
$56.6K
Bonus
$0
Years at company
2 Years
Years exp
10 Years
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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At NerdWallet, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Software Engineering Manager at NerdWallet in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $400,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at NerdWallet for the Software Engineering Manager role in United States is $265,400.

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