What are the main factors that influence a Test Engineering Manager I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Test Engineering Manager 's salary?

A Test Engineering Manager 's salary grows with experience: a Test Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,410, a Test Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,361, a Test Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $110,949, a Test Engineering Manager I (10+ years)earns $132,351, a Test Engineering Manager II (10+ years)earns $163,845,

What are the highest paying states for a Test Engineering Manager I?

Test Engineering Manager I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Test Engineering Manager I roles are District of Columbia $140,201, California $139,670, Massachusetts $137,808. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Test Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Test Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Test Pilot Manager: $194,000; Senior Manager, Test Engineering: $157,246; Test Engineering Manager II: $156,759; Test Engineering Manager: $129,767; Engineering Test Pilot: $128,900.

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Test Engineering Manager I Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Test Engineering Manager I make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Test Engineering Manager I in Hawaii is $132,351 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,323
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,488 to $145,422
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,778

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Test Engineering Manager I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,422	$12,118	$2,797	$70
Average	$132,351	$11,029	$2,545	$64
25th Percentile	$119,488	$9,957	$2,298	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Test Engineering Manager I Salaries

A Test Engineering Manager I'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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Test Engineer IV	7+ years	$141,410
Test Engineer V	7-10 years	$154,361
Test Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$110,949
Test Engineering Manager I	10+ years	$132,351
Test Engineering Manager II	10+ years	$163,845

How Do Test Engineering Manager I 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 Test Engineering Manager Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $140,201.
California: $139,670.
Massachusetts: $137,808.

District of Columbia $140,201 California $139,670 Massachusetts $137,808 Washington $137,302 New Jersey $137,251 Alaska $137,074 Connecticut $135,326 New York $134,617

Hawaii $132,351 Rhode Island $131,287 Maryland $130,565 Minnesota $129,577 Colorado $129,198 Illinois $129,071 Oregon $128,590 Delaware $128,235

New Hampshire $128,012 Virginia $127,513 Pennsylvania $126,057 Nevada $125,323 North Dakota $125,082 Michigan $124,702 Wisconsin $124,563 Vermont $124,284

Texas $123,512 Maine $123,461 Arizona $123,385 Ohio $123,297 Georgia $122,132 Indiana $121,549 Wyoming $121,435 Utah $121,258

Iowa $121,182 Kansas $120,574 Louisiana $120,397 North Carolina $120,334 Missouri $120,308 Florida $119,814 Montana $119,549 Nebraska $119,295

Kentucky $119,156 South Carolina $118,649 Tennessee $118,333 Idaho $118,206 New Mexico $117,282 Oklahoma $117,079 Alabama $116,332 South Dakota $115,079

Arkansas $114,395 West Virginia $114,028 Mississippi $112,926

Top Paying Cities for Test Engineering Manager Is

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:

Aiea: $131,679
Anahola: $130,793
Captain Cook: $130,793

Aiea, HI $131,679 Anahola, HI $130,793 Captain Cook, HI $130,793 Eleele, HI $130,793 Ewa Beach, HI $131,679 Kapolei, HI $131,388 Haiku, HI $130,793 Hakalau, HI $130,793

Haleiwa, HI $130,793 Hana, HI $130,793 Hanalei, HI $130,793 Hanamaulu, HI $130,793 Hanapepe, HI $130,793 Hauula, HI $131,084 Hawaii National Park, HI $130,793 Hawi, HI $130,793

Hilo, HI $130,793 Princeville, HI $130,793 Holualoa, HI $130,793 Honaunau, HI $130,793 Honokaa, HI $130,793 Honomu, HI $130,793 Hoolehua, HI $130,793 Kaaawa, HI $131,325

Kahuku, HI $130,793 Kahului, HI $130,793 Kailua, HI $131,679 Ocean View, HI $130,793 Waikoloa, HI $130,793 Keauhou, HI $130,793 Kailua Kona, HI $130,793 Kalaheo, HI $130,793

Kalaupapa, HI $130,793 Kamuela, HI $130,793 Kaneohe, HI $131,679 Kapaa, HI $130,793 Kaumakani, HI $130,793 Kaunakakai, HI $130,793 Keaau, HI $130,793 Kealakekua, HI $130,793

Kealia, HI $130,793 Kekaha, HI $130,793 Kihei, HI $130,793 Kilauea, HI $130,793 Kapaau, HI $130,793 Koloa, HI $130,793 Kualapuu, HI $130,793 Kunia, HI $131,262

Kurtistown, HI $130,793 Lahaina, HI $130,793 Laie, HI $130,907 Lanai City, HI $130,793 Laupahoehoe, HI $130,793 Lawai, HI $130,793 Lihue, HI $130,793 Makawao, HI $130,793

Makaweli, HI $130,793 Maunaloa, HI $130,793 Mountain View, HI $130,793 Naalehu, HI $130,793 Ninole, HI $130,793 Ookala, HI $130,793 Paauilo, HI $130,793 Pahala, HI $130,793

Pahoa, HI $130,793 Paia, HI $130,793 Papaaloa, HI $130,793 Papaikou, HI $130,793 Pearl City, HI $131,679 Pepeekeo, HI $130,793 Puunene, HI $130,793 Volcano, HI $130,793

Wahiawa, HI $131,262 Pukalani, HI $130,793 Mililani, HI $131,439 Kula, HI $130,793 Waialua, HI $130,793 Waianae, HI $130,907 Wailuku, HI $130,793 Waimanalo, HI $131,679

Waimea, HI $130,793 Waipahu, HI $131,616 Honolulu, HI $131,679 J B P H H, HI $131,679 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $131,325 Schofield Barracks, HI $131,211 Fort Shafter, HI $131,679 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $131,679

Camp H M Smith, HI $131,679 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $131,616 Wake Island, HI $131,679

Test Engineering Manager I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Test Engineering Manager I'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

$119,488

Average $132,351/year

$145,422

$9,957

Average $11,029/month

$12,118

$2,298

Average $2,545/week

$2,797

$57

Average $64/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$145,422	$12,118	$2,797	$70
Average	$132,351	$11,029	$2,545	$64
25th Percentile	$119,488	$9,957	$2,298	$57

Test Engineering Manager I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Test Engineering Manager I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Test Engineering Manager II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $163,845 - a projected growth of 24% over your current level.

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