Technical manager salary in United States

The average salary for a Technical Manager is $118,949 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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Technical Manager salaries typically range between a low of $75,530 and a high of $187,325 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Technical Manager include New York, NY at $131,349 per year, Atlanta, GA at $129,831 per year, and Houston, TX at $125,519 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Technical Manager include CooperCompanies ($326,446 per year) and NVIDIA ($315,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Technical Manager salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Technical Manager: Average $62,238 per year
• Senior Technical Manager: Average $147,209 per year