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Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects in the United States is $172,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $83.

However, a Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $219,478
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $162,290 to $196,990
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $153,186
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Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $196,990 $16,416 $3,788 $95
Average $172,290 $14,358 $3,313 $83
25th Percentile $162,290 $13,524 $3,121 $78
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects Salaries

A Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects'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 Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects'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:

  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Team Lead (3-5 years): $117,055
  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager (5+ years): $150,477
  • Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects (5+ years): $172,220
  • Director Engineering Design/Development Projects (5+ years): $196,316
  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director (5+ years): $219,487
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Team Lead3-5 years$117,055
Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager5+ years$150,477
Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects5+ years$172,220
Director Engineering Design/Development Projects5+ years$196,316
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director5+ years$219,487
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Top Paying Cities for Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects

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:

  • San Jose: $217,290
  • San Francisco: $214,890
  • Oakland: $210,390

Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects'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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$162,290
Average $172,290/year
$196,990
$13,524
Average $14,358/month
$16,416
$3,121
Average $3,313/week
$3,788
$78
Average $83/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $196,990 $16,416 $3,788 $95
Average $172,290 $14,358 $3,313 $83
25th Percentile $162,290 $13,524 $3,121 $78

Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary Growth & Career Path

Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects
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Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director

For a Senior Manager Engineering Design/Development Projects, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Director Engineering Design/Development Projects role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $196,400 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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