How much does an engineering manager make?

The average engineering manager salary in the United States is $139,328. Engineering manager salaries typically range between $99,000 and $195,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for engineering managers is $66.98 per hour. Engineering manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Engineering managers earn the highest average salary in California.

Engineering manager salary

Q: What state pays Engineering Managers the most?

California pays Engineering Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $159,664 per year, or $76.76 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an engineering manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an engineering manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Alaska you should be paid close to $157,594 per year.

Q: Do engineering managers get paid more?

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.

Q: How much are engineering managers paid?

Engineering managers are paid $116,131 a year. There is a great deal of range in pay rates for engineering managers, starting as low as $45.798 a year to as high as $169,768 a year. Factors such as location and company type impact this variation seen in earning potential.

Q: What is the salary of an engineering leader?

The salary of an engineering leader averages $144,062 a year. However, this can range from between $80,000 and $260,000 a year. Factors such as location and company type all impact how much an engineering leader can make.

Average engineering manager salary

$139,328

$66.98 hourly rate

Entry-level engineering manager salary

$99,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Engineering Manager Salary

As of October 2025, the average salary for an Engineering Manager stands at $139,328 annually, translating to approximately $67 per hour. This role typically demands a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, making it vital in various engineering sectors.

Salary by Experience Level

Experience significantly influences earnings. Entry-level positions may start lower, while seasoned managers can earn upwards of $150,000 or more, especially in high-demand sectors like technology and manufacturing.

Where to Find Higher Salaries

Geographic location also plays a crucial role. States like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and industry concentration. Researching salary trends in your desired location can provide valuable insights into potential earnings.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Engineering Managers can enhance their earning potential through continuous professional development and by taking on larger projects or teams. Networking and staying updated on industry trends are essential strategies for career growth.

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Engineering manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for an engineering manager typically falls between $121,560 and $190,399.

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$139,328yearly

indeed[1]

$128,001yearly

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$190,399yearly

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$149,137yearly

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$121,560yearly

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$175,129yearly

Average engineering manager salary by state

The average engineering manager salary in California, Alaska, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average engineering manager salary states are Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for engineering managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington	$147,539	$70.93
2	Alaska	$157,594	$75.77
3	Oregon	$142,143	$68.34
4	California	$159,664	$76.76
5	Delaware	$137,399	$66.06
6	Vermont	$124,449	$59.83
7	Massachusetts	$131,961	$63.44
8	Rhode Island	$124,333	$59.78
9	New Hampshire	$126,272	$60.71
10	New York	$137,041	$65.89
11	Maine	$123,763	$59.50
12	Nevada	$124,957	$60.08
13	District of Columbia	$127,902	$61.49
14	Arizona	$120,906	$58.13
15	Connecticut	$120,675	$58.02
16	Virginia	$120,672	$58.02
17	New Mexico	$119,244	$57.33
18	Pennsylvania	$120,752	$58.05
19	Wyoming	$109,914	$52.84
20	Hawaii	$127,531	$61.31
21	Michigan	$117,370	$56.43
22	Montana	$118,847	$57.14
23	New Jersey	$128,242	$61.65
24	Idaho	$114,682	$55.14
25	Texas	$118,259	$56.86
26	North Dakota	$111,837	$53.77
27	Utah	$110,609	$53.18
28	West Virginia	$110,511	$53.13
29	Maryland	$121,369	$58.35
30	Ohio	$111,805	$53.75
31	North Carolina	$110,173	$52.97
32	Wisconsin	$107,701	$51.78
33	Louisiana	$113,096	$54.37
34	Minnesota	$109,371	$52.58
35	Iowa	$106,903	$51.40
36	Illinois	$109,653	$52.72
37	Colorado	$104,008	$50.00
38	Mississippi	$105,748	$50.84
39	Indiana	$103,973	$49.99
40	Nebraska	$103,901	$49.95
41	South Carolina	$104,641	$50.31
42	Arkansas	$99,438	$47.81
43	Georgia	$107,038	$51.46
44	Kentucky	$103,473	$49.75
45	Tennessee	$101,411	$48.76
46	South Dakota	$96,795	$46.54
47	Alabama	$98,309	$47.26
48	Florida	$103,393	$49.71
49	Oklahoma	$102,821	$49.43
50	Kansas	$95,121	$45.73
51	Missouri	$100,993	$48.55

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Highest paying cities for engineering managers

The highest-paying cities for engineering managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Hillsboro, OR.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$170,226	$81.84
2	Seattle, WA	$150,119	$72.17
3	Hillsboro, OR	$142,675	$68.59
4	New York, NY	$137,139	$65.93
5	Boston, MA	$132,052	$63.49
6	Jersey City, NJ	$128,491	$61.77
7	Washington, DC	$127,985	$61.53
8	Portland, ME	$124,136	$59.68
9	Philadelphia, PA	$121,325	$58.33
10	Phoenix, AZ	$121,223	$58.28
11	Hartford, CT	$120,963	$58.16
12	Richmond, VA	$120,651	$58.01
13	Austin, TX	$118,956	$57.19
14	Raleigh, NC	$112,003	$53.85
15	Columbus, OH	$111,230	$53.48
16	Chicago, IL	$110,237	$53.00
17	Salt Lake City, UT	$109,912	$52.84
18	Minneapolis, MN	$109,353	$52.57
19	Atlanta, GA	$107,009	$51.45
20	Richmond, IN	$105,383	$50.66

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Engineering manager salary details

An engineering manager's salary ranges from $99,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $195,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average engineering manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an engineering manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$195,000	$16,250	$94
75th Percentile	$166,000	$13,833	$80
Average	$139,328	$11,611	$67
25th Percentile	$116,000	$9,667	$56
10th Percentile	$99,000	$8,250	$48

Highest paying engineering manager jobs

The highest paying types of engineering managers are engineering director, senior engineering manager, and vice president of engineering.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Research And Development Director	$137,944	$11,495	$66.32	102,901
Research And Development Manager	$117,507	$9,792	$56.49	125,447
Project Lead Engineer	$106,946	$8,912	$51.42	98,018
Vice President Of Engineering	$150,651	$12,554	$72.43	92,133
Manager, Systems Engineering	$130,127	$10,844	$62.56	174,962
Design Manager	$102,637	$8,553	$49.34	61,273

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Which companies pay engineering managers the most?

Engineering manager salaries at Mixpanel and Meta are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average engineering manager salary at companies like Airbnb and Flexport are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Mixpanel	$227,543	$109.40
2	Meta	$223,757	$107.58
3	Airbnb	$222,933	$107.18
4	Flexport	$221,370	$106.43
5	BitGo	$221,023	$106.26
6	Crunchbase	$218,587	$105.09
7	Venable	$217,286	$104.46
8	Brex	$217,095	$104.37
9	Pure Storage	$216,233	$103.96
10	Google	$214,431	$103.09
11	Lyft	$213,449	$102.62
12	Yelp	$210,162	$101.04
13	Asana	$209,049	$100.50
14	Coinbase	$208,900	$100.43
15	Twitter	$208,734	$100.35
16	Stocktwits	$208,130	$100.06
17	NerdWallet	$207,565	$99.79
18	Chegg	$207,367	$99.70
19	Squarespace	$207,079	$99.56
20	Netflix	$206,840	$99.44

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Engineering Manager salary by industry

The average engineering manager salary varies across industries:

The average engineering manager salary in the automotive industry is $148,218, the highest of any industry.
The average engineering manager salary in the finance industry is $147,538.
Engineering managers in the professional industry earn an average salary of $123,703, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for engineering managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Automotive	$148,218	$71.26
2	Technology	$147,538	$70.93
3	Manufacturing	$130,888	$62.93
4	Professional	$123,703	$59.47

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Engineering manager salary trends

The average engineering manager salary has risen by $25,475 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average engineering manager earned $113,853 annually, but today, they earn $139,328 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for engineering managers over the last decade.

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Average engineering manager salary over time

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Engineering manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$139,000	$66.98	+3.1%
2024	$135,000	$64.88	+2.8%
2023	$131,000	$63.06	+2.2%
2022	$128,000	$61.69	+2.2%
2021	$126,000	$60.35	+1.4%

Recently added engineering manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
F5 Networks	Engineering MGR-Technical Knowledge Platform	Seattle, WA	06/30/2025	$157,904
Sonesta Hotels	Engineering Manager	White Plains, NY	06/30/2025	$75,000
Jeppesen	First-Level Electromagnetic Effects Engineering Manager	Cole, OK	06/30/2025	$128,350
Jeppesen	Multi-Skill Engineering Manager	China Lake Acres, CA	06/30/2025	$138,550
Jeppesen	Low Observable (LO) Engineering Manager	Berkeley, MO	06/30/2025	$137,700
Jeppesen	Equipment and Reliability Engineering Manager	North Charleston, SC	06/30/2025	$129,200
Sierra Nevada	Engineering Manager II	Lone Tree, CO	06/30/2025	$165,010
Solectron Corp	Reliability Engineering Manager	Buffalo Grove, IL	06/30/2025	$142,300
Roadrunner Transportation Services	Manager of Engineering	Downers Grove, IL	06/29/2025	$110,000
Tenet Healthcare Corporation	Engineer Manager I (Remote Based In The US)	Frisco, TX	06/29/2025	$98,592