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The average pay for a Software Development Manager is €104,624 a year and €50 an hour in Germany. The average salary range for a Software Development Manager is between €70,935 and €128,164. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for a Software Development Manager. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Germany.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Popular Certifications for Software Development Manager
Popular Certifications for Software Development Manager
- Microsoft Certified Solution Developer - MCSD - Microsoft
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Systems Engineer - MCSE - Microsoft
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Estimated salary in 2031:
€119,758
5 Year Change:
14 %
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Salary Recap
The average pay for a Software Development Manager is €104,624 a year and €50 an hour in Germany. The average salary range for a Software Development Manager is between €70,935 and €128,164. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for a Software Development Manager. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Germany.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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View our ProductsSoftware Development Manager Job Description
Description: Develops and plans software development projects to ensure accurate estimations and timely completion of projects. Manages a team of Software Engineers to establish and maintain software processes and quality standards. Establishes technical objectives, assigns tasks, and directs all members of the software development team. Manages the product development life cycle, and coordinates activities with Quality Assurance, Performance/Scalability, Documentation, and Project Management.
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About Germany
Germany Cost of Living Score:
Description:
Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Western and Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north with the Alps to the south. Its sixteen constituent states have a total population of over 82 million, making it the most populous member state of the European Union (EU). Germany borders Denmark to the north; Poland and the Czech Republic to the east; Austria and Switzerland to the south; and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlan...
Software Development Manager Job Description
Description: Develops and plans software development projects to ensure accurate estimations and timely completion of projects. Manages a team of Software Engineers to establish and maintain software processes and quality standards. Establishes technical objectives, assigns tasks, and directs all members of the software development team. Manages the product development life cycle, and coordinates activities with Quality Assurance, Performance/Scalability, Documentation, and Project Management.
Who We Are
ERI Economic Research Institute compiles the best salary, cost-of-living, and executive compensation survey data available.
View our ProductsTake the guess work out of setting pay
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