Process Engineering Senior Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Process Engineering Senior Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Engineering Senior Manager in the United States is $183,405 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $88.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $201,722
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $168,701 to $192,993
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $155,314
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Process Engineering Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $192,993 $16,083 $3,711 $93
Average $183,405 $15,284 $3,527 $88
25th Percentile $168,701 $14,058 $3,244 $81
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Key Factors That Influence Process Engineering Senior Manager Salaries

A Process 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 Process Engineering Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process 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): $177,918
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $178,577
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $179,674
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $181,210
  • Expert (over 8 years): $185,838
Levels Salary
Entry Level Process Engineering Senior Manager$177,918
Intermediate Level Process Engineering Senior Manager$178,577
Senior Level Process Engineering Senior Manager$179,674
Specialist Level Process Engineering Senior Manager$181,210
Expert Level Process Engineering Senior Manager$185,838
$177,918 0 yr
$178,577 < 2 yrs
$179,674 2-4 yrs
$181,210 5-8 yrs
$185,838 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Process 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:

  • San Jose: $231,329
  • San Francisco: $229,055
  • Oakland: $223,974

What Skills Can Increase a Process Engineering Senior Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 8.24% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Chemical Engineering (Mentioned in 2.59% Job Postings): Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that uses principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to efficiently use, produce, design, transport and transform energy and materials. The work of chemical engineers can range from the utilisation of nano-technology and nano-materials in the laboratory to large-scale industrial processes that convert chemicals, raw materials, living cells, microorganisms, and energy into useful forms and products. Chemical engineers are involved in many aspects of plant design and operation, including safety and hazard assessments, process design and analysis, modeling, control engineering, chemical reaction engineering, nuclear engineering, biological engineering, construction specification, and operating instructions. Chemical engineers typically hold a degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering. Practising engineers may have professional certification and be accredited members of a professional body. Such bodies include the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) or the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). A degree in chemical engineering is directly linked with all of the other engineering disciplines, to various extents.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 8.24%
Chemical Engineering 2.59%
Agile 1.41%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Process Engineering Senior Manager's salary.
  • Actuarial Science: Can increase your salary by up to 66%.
  • Financial Services Industry: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Microbiology: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Actuarial Science
$304,452
66%
Financial Services Industry
$229,256
25%
Microbiology
$199,911
9%
Cell Culture
$199,911
9%
Partnering
$196,243
7%
Business Process Management
$196,243
7%
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Process Engineering Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Process 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Process Engineering Senior Manager

Salaries for a Process Engineering Senior Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $182,436 in 2023 to around $178,247 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Process Engineering Senior Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Process Engineering Senior Manager Over Time

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FAQ about Process Engineering Senior Manager

1. Where can a Process Engineering Senior Manager earn the most?

A Process Engineering Senior Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Process Engineering Senior Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Process Engineering Senior Manager is $231,329.

2. What is the highest pay for Process Engineering Senior Manager?

The highest pay for Process Engineering Senior Manager is $201,722.

3. What is the lowest pay for Process Engineering Senior Manager?

The lowest pay for Process Engineering Senior Manager is $155,314.

4. What are the responsibilities of Process Engineering Senior Manager?

Directs and develops a team responsible for the optimization, design, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, or plants. Drives continuous improvement in process design, cost savings, quality, and resource utilization. Leads engineering projects, incorporates newest technologies, resolves engineering problems, approves process designs. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to top management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

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