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Des Moines-Ames Area, US

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Software Engineering Manager Salary in Des Moines-Ames Area, US

$200,000

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$151K

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$250K

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$287K

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The average Software Engineering Manager Salary range in Des Moines-Ames, IA is from $151,000 to $250,100. View Software Engineering Manager salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 10/9/2025

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