Autodesk employees working as Software Development Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 18% lower than the average of Software Development Manager professionals at Autodesk worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$82,555 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Manager at Autodesk is CA$235,483 per year or CA$113 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$366,358 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$188,949 (25th percentile) and CA$298,441 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Autodesk Software Development Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.