This question is about engineering manager salaries.

Do engineering managers get paid more?

By Zippia Team - Nov. 17, 2021

Yes, engineering managers get paid more. They are typically paid more than engineers and other managers working in non-engineering or technical roles.

An engineering manager averages $116,131 a year, which is substantially higher than an engineer who averages around $94,798 a year and a traditional manager who averages $52,573 a year.

Engineering managers are paid more because most start as engineers and move into managerial positions. It takes about 4 to 6 years of school to become an engineer and another 1 to 4 years of work experience, including experience in a supervisor role, to be considered for an engineer manager position.

Compared to an engineer who just needs a four-year degree from an accredited engineering program or a manager who typically needs at minimum a 2-year degree and, in some cases, just a high school diploma and the right work experience.

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