Engineering Manager Salaries

How much does an Engineering Manager make?

Total pay range
$182K - $286K/yr
$226K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$137K - $200K/yrBase pay
$46K - $85K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 202522.8K Salaries Submitted
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Total pay trajectory

Engineer Manager
$125K$209K/yr
Engineer IV
$146K$215K/yr

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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for an Engineering Manager in United States are Education with a median total pay of $271,862, Information Technology with a median total pay of $240,037, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $226,065, Financial Services with a median total pay of $224,771, and Real Estate with a median total pay of $207,333.
Top paying companies in Education for Engineering Manager are Coursera, Handshake, and edX.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Engineering Manager are Cruise, Airbnb, and Stripe.
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Engineering Manager are Zynga, Hulu, and Walt Disney Company.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Engineering Manager are Chime, Affirm, and Robinhood.
Top paying companies in Real Estate for Engineering Manager are Opendoor, WeWork, and Stavvy.

Education

$271,862

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Engineering Manager are Coursera, Handshake, and edX.

Information Technology

$240,037

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Engineering Manager are Coursera, Handshake, and edX.

Media & Communication

$226,065

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Engineering Manager are Coursera, Handshake, and edX.

Financial Services

$224,771

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Engineering Manager are Coursera, Handshake, and edX.

Real Estate

$207,333

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Engineering Manager are Coursera, Handshake, and edX.

Recent salaries shared by Engineering Manager

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50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Engineering Manager
10-14 years
$157K - $182K/yr
Kansas City, MO
$157K - $182K/yr
Engineering Manager
10-14 years
$278K - $322K/yr
New York, NY
$278K - $322K/yr
Engineering Manager
15+ years
$166K/yr
$140K • $26K
Colorado Springs, CO
$166K/yr
$140K • $26K
Engineering Manager
15+ years
$92K - $107K/yr
Atlanta, GA
$92K - $107K/yr
Engineering Manager
10-14 years
$213K - $248K/yr
Denver, CO
$213K - $248K/yr
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Engineering Manager
1-3 years
$161K/yr
$141K • $20K
Wilmington, OH
$161K/yr
$141K • $20K
Engineering Manager
15+ years
$195K - $226K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
$195K - $226K/yr
Engineering Manager
10-14 years
$213K - $248K/yr
Seattle, WA
$213K - $248K/yr
Engineering Manager
15+ years
$213K/yr
$213K • $0
San Diego, CA
$213K/yr
$213K • $0
Engineering Manager
7-9 years
$177K - $207K/yr
Austin, TX
$177K - $207K/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Engineering Manager salaries

The average salary for an Engineering Manager is $226,294 per year or $109 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $349,502 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $182,213 (25th percentile) and $285,612 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 22774 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Engineering Manager employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for an Engineering Manager in United States is $285,612 per year, $23,801 per month or $137 per hour.
The lowest salary for an Engineering Manager in United States is $182,213 per year, $15,184 per month or $88 per hour.
The salary trajectory of an Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $93,424 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,431 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.