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How much does Sr Engineering Manager make?
Total pay range
$193K - $303K/yr
$239K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$139K - $203K/yrBase pay
$54K - $100K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025942 Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Sr Engineering Manager in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $346,435, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $237,016, Financial Services with a median total pay of $233,396, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $209,505, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $207,762.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Sr Engineering Manager are Google, Apple, and Amazon.
Frequently asked questions about Sr Engineering Manager salaries
The average salary for Sr Engineering Manager is $239,389 per year or $115 per hour, with top earners making up to $370,550 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $192,807 (25th percentile) to $302,611 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 942 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Sr Engineering Manager employees.
The highest salary for Sr Engineering Manager is $302,611 per year, $25,218 per month or $145 per hour.
The lowest salary for Sr Engineering Manager is $192,807 per year, $16,067 per month or $93 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Sr Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,632 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,549 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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