Engineering Manager Salary in the US

$115,650
per year
per month
$9,640
per month
per year
Bonus
$12,300/year
Bonus
$1,030/month

Engineering Manager - Average Salary

The average salary for an Engineering Manager is $115,650 per year ($9,640 per month), which is $62,160 (+116%) higher than the average salary in the US.
An Engineering Manager can expect an average starting salary of $83,400. The highest salaries can exceed $164,850.
$83,400
Low
$115,650
Average salary
$164,850
High
$6,950
Low
$9,640
Average salary
$13,740
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$3,200
$93,100
$189,350
Salary$83,400 - 164,850
Bonus$3,200 - 24,500
Total Pay$86,600 - 189,350
$270
$7,760
$15,780
Salary$6,950 - 13,740
Bonus$270 - 2,040
Total Pay$7,220 - 15,780

Engineering Manager Salary Range

Low
$83,400
Average salary
$115,650
Senior
$137,420
High
$164,850
Low
$6,950
Average salary
$9,640
Senior
$11,450
High
$13,740
Among Engineering Managers in the US, Electrical Engineering Managers and Civil Engineering Managers tend to have slightly lower salaries, while Software Engineering Managers, Senior Engineering Managers and Engineering Managers working at companies like Google, Apple or Facebook enjoy the highest salaries.

Engineering Manager - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Apple Engineering Manager$167K/year
+44% 
Google Engineering Manager$164K/year
+42% 
Facebook Engineering Manager$163K/year
+41% 
Software Engineering Manager$132K/year
+14% 
Senior Engineering Manager$130K/year
+12% 
Systems Engineering Manager$118K/year
+2% 
Mechanical Engineering Manager$116K/year
±0% 
Manufacturing Engineering Manager$100K/year
 -14%
Industrial Engineering Manager$98K/year
 -15%
Electrical Engineering Manager$96K/year
 -17%
Civil Engineering Manager$94K/year
 -19%

Engineering Manager - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Engineering Manager with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $78,700 per year. A mid level Engineering Manager with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $96,530, while a Senior Engineering Manager with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $129,680. Engineering Managers with more than 20 years of experience earn $128,590 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Engineering Manager

Senior▲ +12%
Late Career▲ +11%
Average Salary$115,650/year
Mid Level▼ -17%
Entry Level▼ -32%

Gender Breakdown

Female
13%
Male
87%

Engineering Manager - Jobs by Location

Engineering Manager - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Engineering Manager jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Engineering Manager

How much does an Engineering Manager make in the US?
An Engineering Manager in the US earns an average of $115,650 gross per year, which is about $9,640 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Engineering Manager updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Engineering Manager in the US?
The starting salary of an Engineering Manager in the US is around $83,400 gross per year. Electrical Engineering Managers and Civil Engineering Managers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Engineering Manager in the US?
The highest salary of an Engineering Manager in the US can reach and exceed $164,850 gross per year. Software Engineering Managers, Senior Engineering Managers and Engineering Managers working at companies like Google, Apple or Facebook usually have the highest salaries.
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