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Hourly Wage for Technical Support Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Technical Support Engineering Manager?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Technical Support Engineering Manager in the United States is $60, which translates to an annual salary of about $124,501.

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): $69 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52 to $65 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45 per hour
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Technical Support Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $134,579 $11,215 $2,588 $65
Average $124,501 $10,375 $2,394 $60
25th Percentile $108,867 $9,072 $2,094 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Technical Support Engineering Manager Salaries

A Technical Support Engineering 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Technical Support Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Support Engineering 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): $120,534
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $121,701
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,868
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,334
  • Expert (over 8 years): $126,005
Levels Salary
Entry Level Technical Support Engineering Manager$120,534
Intermediate Level Technical Support Engineering Manager$121,701
Senior Level Technical Support Engineering Manager$122,868
Specialist Level Technical Support Engineering Manager$123,334
Expert Level Technical Support Engineering Manager$126,005
$120,534 0 yr
$121,701 < 2 yrs
$122,868 2-4 yrs
$123,334 5-8 yrs
$126,005 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Technical Support Engineering 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: $157,033
  • San Francisco: $155,489
  • Oakland: $152,041

What Skills Can Increase a Technical Support Engineering Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 6.49% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • Product Support (Mentioned in 4.71% Job Postings): Product support is a service provided by many vendors of various products, primarily electronics, that provides the end-user with a resource for information regarding the product, and help if the product should malfunction. Product-support information can be found in most manuals for products via a phone number, web site address, or physical location. The Internet has allowed for a new[citation needed] form of product support to develop. Some online communities have developed to give support where manufacturer support is lacking.
  • Call Center (Mentioned in 0.73% Job Postings): A call centre or call center is a managed capability that can be centralised or remote that is used for receiving or transmitting a large volume of enquiries by telephone.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Problem Solving 6.49%
Product Support 4.71%
Call Center 0.73%
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 Technical Support Engineering Manager's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $136,951
10%
Product Management
 $136,951
10%
Product Development
 $136,951
10%
Presentation
 $135,706
9%
Innovation
 $135,706
9%
Insight
 $135,706
9%
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How Education impacts a Technical Support Engineering Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Technical Support Engineering Managers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Technical Support Engineering Manager with a No Diploma is between $124,816 and $134,147).

Technical Support Engineering Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Technical Support Engineering Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.9%
High School 12.3%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 47.8%
Masters 18.9%
Doctorate 1.3%
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Technical Support Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Support Engineering 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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$108,867
Average $124,501/year
$134,579
$9,072
Average $10,375/month
$11,215
$2,094
Average $2,394/week
$2,588
$52
Average $60/hour
$65
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $134,579 $11,215 $2,588 $65
Average $124,501 $10,375 $2,394 $60
25th Percentile $108,867 $9,072 $2,094 $52

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Salary Trends for Technical Support Engineering Manager

Salaries for a Technical Support Engineering Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $113,515 in 2023 to around $112,185 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technical Support Engineering Manager salary trends, .

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FAQ about Technical Support Engineering Manager

1. What are the responsibilities of Technical Support Engineering Manager?

Manages technical support to troubleshoot issues and engineer solutions for an organization's products or systems. Develops processes to gather technical requirements, identify and isolate issues, and deliver technical solutions. Ensures customer concerns and technical issues are resolved effectively, ensuring timely resolution and sustainable solutions. Monitors and allocates resources to ensure budget adherence and drive cost savings and operational efficiencies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

2. What are the skills of Technical Support Engineering Manager

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Problem Solving: Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.

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Product Support: Product support is a service provided by many vendors of various products, primarily electronics, that provides the end-user with a resource for information regarding the product, and help if the product should malfunction. Product-support information can be found in most manuals for products via a phone number, web site address, or physical location. The Internet has allowed for a new[citation needed] form of product support to develop. Some online communities have developed to give support where manufacturer support is lacking.

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Call Center: A call centre or call center is a managed capability that can be centralised or remote that is used for receiving or transmitting a large volume of enquiries by telephone.

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