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Technical Support Engineering Manager Salary in California

How much does a Technical Support Engineering Manager make in California?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Support Engineering Manager in California is $137,325 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $158,561
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,080 to $148,441
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,380
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Technical Support Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $148,441 $12,370 $2,855 $71
Average $137,325 $11,444 $2,641 $66
25th Percentile $120,080 $10,007 $2,309 $58
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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 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): $132,949
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $134,236
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $135,523
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,038
  • Expert (over 8 years): $138,984
Levels Salary
Entry Level Technical Support Engineering Manager$132,949
Intermediate Level Technical Support Engineering Manager$134,236
Senior Level Technical Support Engineering Manager$135,523
Specialist Level Technical Support Engineering Manager$136,038
Expert Level Technical Support Engineering Manager$138,984
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$134,236 < 2 yrs
$135,523 2-4 yrs
$136,038 5-8 yrs
$138,984 > 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:

  • Los Angeles: $137,910
  • West Hollywood: $137,910
  • Dodgertown: $137,910

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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$120,080
Average $137,325/year
$148,441
$10,007
Average $11,444/month
$12,370
$2,309
Average $2,641/week
$2,855
$58
Average $66/hour
$71
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $148,441 $12,370 $2,855 $71
Average $137,325 $11,444 $2,641 $66
25th Percentile $120,080 $10,007 $2,309 $58

Technical Support Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Technical Support Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Technical Support Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $180,504 - a projected growth of 31% over your current level.

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