What are the main factors that influence a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager's salary?

A Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $176,893 for beginners, reaching about $178,888 at mid-level, and approach $182,374 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager?

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager roles are District of Columbia $198,900, California $198,100, Massachusetts $195,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager roles make?

Salaries for Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager level roles vary by specialization: Human Factors Engineering Director: $209,500; Human Factors Research Director: $209,405; Human Factors Research Senior Manager: $179,596; Human Factors Researcher V: $158,925; Human Factors Engineering Manager: $151,400.

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Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager in Delaware is $181,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $87.

However, a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $213,422
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $168,500 to $198,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $156,300

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Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$198,400	$16,533	$3,815	$95
Average	$181,900	$15,158	$3,498	$87
25th Percentile	$168,500	$14,042	$3,240	$81

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Key Factors That Influence Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salaries

A Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $176,893
Early Career (1-2 years): $177,492
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $178,888
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $180,484
Expert (over 8 years): $182,374

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager	$176,893
Intermediate Level Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager	$177,492
Senior Level Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager	$178,888
Specialist Level Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager	$180,484
Expert Level Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager	$182,374

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How Do Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Human Factors Engineering Senior Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $198,900.
California: $198,100.
Massachusetts: $195,500.

District of Columbia $198,900 California $198,100 Massachusetts $195,500 Washington $194,800 New Jersey $194,700 Alaska $194,500 Connecticut $192,000 New York $191,000

Hawaii $187,800 Rhode Island $186,300 Maryland $185,200 Minnesota $183,800 Colorado $183,300 Illinois $183,100 Oregon $182,400 Delaware $181,900

New Hampshire $181,600 Virginia $180,900 Pennsylvania $178,800 Nevada $177,800 North Dakota $177,500 Michigan $176,900 Wisconsin $176,700 Vermont $176,300

Maine $175,200 Texas $175,200 Arizona $175,000 Ohio $174,900 Georgia $173,300 Indiana $172,400 Wyoming $172,300 Utah $172,000

Iowa $171,900 Kansas $171,100 Louisiana $170,800 Missouri $170,700 North Carolina $170,700 Florida $170,000 Montana $169,600 Nebraska $169,200

Kentucky $169,000 South Carolina $168,300 Tennessee $167,900 Idaho $167,700 New Mexico $166,400 Oklahoma $166,100 Alabama $165,000 South Dakota $163,300

Arkansas $162,300 West Virginia $161,800 Mississippi $160,200

Top Paying Cities for Human Factors Engineering Senior Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $181,100
Little Creek: $182,400
Magnolia: $182,200

Lincoln, DE $181,100 Little Creek, DE $182,400 Magnolia, DE $182,200 Milford, DE $181,600 Marydel, DE $181,900 Millsboro, DE $180,300 Millville, DE $180,600 Milton, DE $180,900

Nassau, DE $181,100 Ocean View, DE $180,600 Rehoboth Beach, DE $180,900 Seaford, DE $181,000 Selbyville, DE $180,300 Smyrna, DE $182,600 Viola, DE $181,700 Woodside, DE $182,200

Bear, DE $181,800 Newark, DE $181,700 Claymont, DE $182,100 Delaware City, DE $181,900 Hockessin, DE $181,700 Kirkwood, DE $181,900 Middletown, DE $181,900 Montchanin, DE $181,700

New Castle, DE $181,800 Odessa, DE $182,000 Port Penn, DE $182,100 Rockland, DE $181,800 Saint Georges, DE $181,900 Townsend, DE $182,200 Winterthur, DE $181,800 Lewes, DE $181,000

Wilmington, DE $181,700 Dover, DE $182,400 Dover Afb, DE $181,500 Bethany Beach, DE $180,400 Bethel, DE $180,600 Bridgeville, DE $181,000 Camden Wyoming, DE $181,900 Cheswold, DE $182,400

Clayton, DE $182,400 Dagsboro, DE $180,300 Delmar, DE $180,000 Ellendale, DE $180,500 Felton, DE $181,600 Fenwick Island, DE $180,300 Frankford, DE $180,000 Frederica, DE $181,700

Georgetown, DE $180,200 Greenwood, DE $181,000 Harbeson, DE $180,400 Harrington, DE $181,300 Hartly, DE $181,900 Houston, DE $181,100 Kenton, DE $182,400 Laurel, DE $180,100

Yorklyn, DE $181,800

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $203,627. While startup companies pay approximate $172,263.

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$172,263
Growth Stage	51~500	$182,189
Established	501~5000	$196,638
Enterprise	5000+	$203,627

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$254,660	$122.0	40%
Aerospace & Defense	$236,470	$114.0	30%
Healthcare	$227,375	$109.0	25%
Software & Networking	$227,375	$109.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$218,280	$105.0	20%

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$168,500

Average $181,900/year

$198,400

$14,042

Average $15,158/month

$16,533

$3,240

Average $3,498/week

$3,815

$81

Average $87/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$198,400	$16,533	$3,815	$95
Average	$181,900	$15,158	$3,498	$87
25th Percentile	$168,500	$14,042	$3,240	$81

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Human Factors Engineering Director	$212,100	17%
Product Research and Development Director	$207,500	14%

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Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salaries?

How Do Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Human Factors Engineering Senior Managers

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Company Size

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Human Factors Engineering Senior Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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