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Hourly Wage for Engineering Senior Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineering Senior Supervisor make hourly?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Engineering Senior Supervisor in the United States is $62, which translates to an annual salary of about $128,345.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $70 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56 to $66 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51 per hour
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Engineering Senior Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $137,685 $11,474 $2,648 $66
Average $128,345 $10,695 $2,468 $62
25th Percentile $116,931 $9,744 $2,249 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Engineering Senior Supervisor Salaries

An Engineering Senior Supervisor'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 Engineering Senior Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineering Senior Supervisor'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:

  • Engineer VI (10-12 years): $187,056
  • Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $85,984
  • Engineering Senior Supervisor (12+ years): $128,345
  • Engineering Manager (12+ years): $156,238
  • Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $179,877
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Engineer VI10-12 years$187,056
Engineering Supervisor12+ years$85,984
Engineering Senior Supervisor12+ years$128,345
Engineering Manager12+ years$156,238
Engineering Senior Manager12+ years$179,877
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How Do Engineering Senior Supervisor 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 Engineering Senior Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $142,104.
  • California: $141,565.
  • Massachusetts: $139,678.

Top Paying Cities for Engineering Senior Supervisors

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: $161,882
  • San Francisco: $160,290
  • Oakland: $156,735

Engineering Senior Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineering Senior Supervisor'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

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FAQ about Engineering Senior Supervisor

1. What are the responsibilities of Engineering Senior Supervisor?

Utilizes engineering methodologies, principles, and tools to develop or improve technical products, systems, or processes that meet specified requirements and standards. Identifies and recommends materials and processes to ensure product quality, performance, and manufacturability. Utilizes CAD software and engineering methodologies to create blueprints, drawings, or models and communicate designs and specifications to stakeholders. Oversees requirement gathering and documentation to ensure specifications are understood and captured. Develops prototype testing to evaluate the performance and reliability of designs, collect feedback, and draw meaningful insight for product improvements. Ensures detailed documentation of test results, processes, and specifications for future needs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.

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