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.
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Engineering Manager
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1-3 years
$143K - $166K/yr
Indianapolis, IN
submitted on Jul 7, 2026
$143K - $166K/yr
Engineering Manager
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15+ years
$152K - $177K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Jul 6, 2026
$152K - $177K/yr
Engineering Manager
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10-14 years
$169K - $197K/yr
Bensalem, PA
submitted on Jul 6, 2026
$169K - $197K/yr
Engineering Manager
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15+ years
$139K - $162K/yr
Auburn Hills, MI
submitted on Jul 6, 2026
$139K - $162K/yr
Engineering Manager
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15+ years
$337K - $393K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Jul 5, 2026
$337K - $393K/yr
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Engineering Manager
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7-9 years
$487K - $566K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on Jul 4, 2026
$487K - $566K/yr
Engineering Manager
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10-14 years
$209K - $242K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jul 3, 2026
$209K - $242K/yr
Engineering Manager
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15+ years
$158K - $183K/yr
Troy, MI
submitted on Jul 2, 2026
$158K - $183K/yr
Engineering Manager
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1-3 years
$116K - $135K/yr
Dallas, TX
submitted on Jul 2, 2026
$116K - $135K/yr
Engineering Manager
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15+ years
$160K - $186K/yr
Santa Ana, CA
submitted on Jul 2, 2026
$160K - $186K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Manager Engineering in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $212,727, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $198,752, Healthcare with a median total pay of $182,200 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $172,481.
Frequently asked questions about Engineering Manager salaries
The average salary for Engineering Manager is $189,095 per year or $91 per hour, with top earners making up to $302,612 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $149,274 (25th percentile) to $243,331 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 22928 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Engineering Manager employees.
The highest salary for Engineering Manager is $243,331 per year, $20,278 per month or $117 per hour.
The lowest salary for Engineering Manager is $149,274 per year, $12,440 per month or $72 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,344 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,659 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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