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How much does Mechanical Engineering Manager make?
Total pay range
$150K - $233K/yr
$186K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$116K - $169K/yrBase pay
$34K - $64K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Mechanical Engineering Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $386,812, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $216,802 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $163,034.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Mechanical Engineering Manager is Apple.
Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Engineering Manager salaries
The average salary for Mechanical Engineering Manager is $185,565 per year or $89 per hour, with top earners making up to $284,535 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $149,857 (25th percentile) to $233,226 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 373 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Mechanical Engineering Manager employees.
The highest salary for Mechanical Engineering Manager is $233,226 per year, $19,435 per month or $112 per hour.
The lowest salary for Mechanical Engineering Manager is $149,857 per year, $12,488 per month or $72 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Mechanical Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $115,333 per year (estimate) and goes up to $237,475 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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