Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager in the United States is $164,880 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $79.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $188,692
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $153,718 to $177,344
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $143,556
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75th Percentile $177,344 $14,779 $3,410 $85
Average $164,880 $13,740 $3,171 $79
25th Percentile $153,718 $12,810 $2,956 $74
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Key Factors That Influence Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salaries

A Reliability Engineering Sr 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 Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Reliability Engineering Sr 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:

  • Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years): $137,024
  • Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years): $161,688
  • Reliability Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $125,319
  • Reliability Engineering Manager (10+ years): $148,717
  • Reliability Engineering Sr Manager (10+ years): $164,880
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Reliability Engineer IV7+ years$137,024
Reliability Engineer V7-10 years$161,688
Reliability Engineering Supervisor10+ years$125,319
Reliability Engineering Manager10+ years$148,717
Reliability Engineering Sr Manager10+ years$164,880
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Top Paying Cities for Reliability Engineering Sr 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: $207,963
  • San Francisco: $205,919
  • Oakland: $201,351

What Skills Can Increase a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 13.29% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Material Science (Mentioned in 0.66% Job Postings): Analyzing the properties of materials and using that information to build various products.
  • API (Mentioned in 0.33% Job Postings): An application programming interface is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. It is a type of software interface, offering a service to other pieces of software.
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Leadership 13.29%
Material Science 0.66%
API 0.33%
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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 Reliability Engineering Sr Manager's salary.
  • PHP: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Site Reliability Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Building Automation: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
PHP
 $202,802
23%
Site Reliability Engineering
 $194,558
18%
Building Automation
 $194,558
18%
.NET
 $194,558
18%
Statistical Process Control
 $189,612
15%
Six Sigma
 $183,017
11%
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Reliability Engineering Sr Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Reliability Engineering Sr 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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$153,718
Average $164,880/year
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Average $13,740/month
$14,779
$2,956
Average $3,171/week
$3,410
$74
Average $79/hour
$85
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75th Percentile $177,344 $14,779 $3,410 $85
Average $164,880 $13,740 $3,171 $79
25th Percentile $153,718 $12,810 $2,956 $74

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FAQ about Reliability Engineering Sr Manager

1. Where can a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager earn the most?

A Reliability Engineering Sr 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 Reliability Engineering Sr Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Reliability Engineering Sr Manager is $207,963.

2. What is the highest pay for Reliability Engineering Sr Manager?

The highest pay for Reliability Engineering Sr Manager is $188,692.

3. What is the lowest pay for Reliability Engineering Sr Manager?

The lowest pay for Reliability Engineering Sr Manager is $143,556.

4. What are the responsibilities of Reliability Engineering Sr Manager?

Provides senior leadership and expertise in reliability engineering activities that analyze and evaluate the reliability of products, equipment, components, and processes using engineering methodologies and tools. Aligns people, resources, and methods with the critical objectives for reliability in product design standards and operational goals. Develops capacity for analysis, testing, and measurement that produce effective risk-based failure mitigation plans and actionable proposals for new or revised product designs, manufacturing processes, and testing specifications. Leads and coaches teams in problem-solving, best practices, and process improvement to achieve organizational objectives. May require a master's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a director. 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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