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Engineering manager salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Engineering Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$150,591
Average $150,591
Low $92,739
High $244,534

The average salary for a engineering manager is $150,591 per year in the United States. 3.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Engineering Manager job openings in United States

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Engineering Manager (Java / Mi...
Cognizant3.8out of 5 stars.
Sunnyvale, CA
$65,000 - $113,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Engineering Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
StubHub
 
$350,000per year
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Clipboard
 
$350,000per year
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Mochi Health
 
$332,647per year
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MERCOR
 
$325,000per year
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Roblox
 
$321,401per year
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Nectar
 
$320,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Engineering Managers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $245,596 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $202,957 per year
  3. Boston, MA
    $198,449 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $192,381 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $155,923 per year

Where can an Engineering Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Engineering Managers in different locations
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