Engineer Manager, Product and Design Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineer Manager, Product and Design make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineer Manager, Product and Design in the United States is $166,537 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

However, an Engineer Manager, Product and Design's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $184,818
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $154,452 to $176,106
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $143,449
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered HR
AI-Powered Talent
View as table View as graph 25% $154,452 10% $143,449 90% $184,818 75% $176,106 $166,537 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Engineer Manager, Product and Design Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $176,106 $14,676 $3,387 $85
Average $166,537 $13,878 $3,203 $80
25th Percentile $154,452 $12,871 $2,970 $74
Check out Engineer Manager, Product and Design Job Openings in the United States
Design Engineer

giftHEALTH Inc - Columbus, OH

Design Engineer

ISAT Total Support - Columbus, OH

Design Engineer - ADAS

Goken - Columbus, OH

Electrical Design Engineer

The Misch Group - Columbus, OH

Search More Engineer Manager, Product and Design Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Engineer Manager, Product and Design Salaries

An Engineer Manager, Product and Design'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 Engineer Manager, Product and Design Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineer Manager, Product and Design'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): $198,671
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $129,670
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $165,833
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $195,246
  • Expert (over 8 years): $240,143
Levels Salary
Hardware ... Level Engineer Manager, Product and Design$198,671
Hardware ... Level Engineer Manager, Product and Design$129,670
Engineer ... Level Engineer Manager, Product and Design$165,833
Hardware ... Level Engineer Manager, Product and Design$195,246
Hardware ... Level Engineer Manager, Product and Design$240,143
$198,671 0 yr
$129,670 < 2 yrs
$165,833 2-4 yrs
$195,246 5-8 yrs
$240,143 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Engineer Manager, Product and Design 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 Engineer Manager, Product and Designs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $184,390.
  • California: $183,690.
  • Massachusetts: $181,242.

Top Paying Cities for Engineer Manager, Product and Designs

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: $210,053
  • San Francisco: $207,753
  • Oakland: $203,375

What Skills Can Increase an Engineer Manager, Product and Design's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 13.24% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Career Development (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
  • Hardware Design (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Hardware design may be viewed as algorithm, which considers all of the systems present and foreseeable requirements and arranges the necessary hardware components into a workable set of cleanly bounded subsystems with no more parts than are required.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 13.24%
Career Development 2.45%
Hardware Design 1.96%
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 an Engineer Manager, Product and Design's salary.
  • Employee Health and Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Negotiating: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Scope Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Employee Health and Safety
$194,848
17%
Negotiating
$193,183
16%
Scope Management
$193,183
16%
Product Lifecycle Management
$189,852
14%
Competitive Environment
$188,187
13%
Information Security
$186,521
12%
Get Latest Data

Engineer Manager, Product and Design Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Engineer Manager, Product and Design roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Engineer Manager, Product and Design positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Engineer Manager, Product and Design as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Engineer Manager, Product and Design

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$196,514$94.018%
Aerospace & Defense$186,521$90.012%
Energy & Utilities$183,191$88.010%
Financial Services$183,191$88.010%
Insurance$179,860$86.08%

How Education impacts an Engineer Manager, Product and Design's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engineer Manager, Product and Designs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Engineer Manager, Product and Design with a Bachelor's Degree is between $165,166 and $172,197).

Engineer Manager, Product and Design Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Engineer Manager, Product and Design
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.1%
High School 7.1%
Associates 3.6%
Bachelors 39.3%
Masters 42.9%
Doctorate 7.1%
view as graph

Engineer Manager, Product and Design Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineer Manager, Product and Design'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Engineer Manager, Product and Design

Salaries for an Engineer Manager, Product and Design can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $166,049 in 2023 to around $163,886 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineer Manager, Product and Design salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Engineer Manager, Product and Design Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$166,049
2024
$165,771
2025
$163,886
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $166,049
2024 $165,771
2025 $163,886
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Engineer Manager, Product and Design

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Engineer Manager, Product and Design

Here are companies hiring for Engineer Manager, Product and Design and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Engineer Manager, Product and Design Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Engineer Manager, Product and Design job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
  • Goken

    Columbus, OH

    Goken | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engine... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Pop-Up Talent

    Columbus, OH

    Pop-Up Talent | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Electrical Design/Controls Engineer – Experienced. Gahanna, OH 43230. MJ Engineering & Consulting, Inc. is a full-service... more

    6 Days Ago

  • AndHealth

    Columbus, OH

    AndHealth | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Staff Product Engineer. Full Time. Columbus, OH. AndHealth is a healthcare technology company created to radically improv... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Inner Circle Agency Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    Inner Circle Agency Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Job Title. Switchgear Design Engineer (UL891). Job Location. Charleston, SC / North Charleston, SC. In-Office, Hybrid or ... more

    7 Days Ago

  • MD Staff, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Emergency Medicine Physician Needed near Columbus, Ohio. An excellent opportunity for a full-time EM Physician to join an Emergency Department team near Co... more

    5 Days Ago

  • eviCore healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    eviCore healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Provides timely expert medical review for requests to evaluate the medical necessity of services that do not meet utilization review criteria while located... more

    5 Days Ago

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

FAQ about Engineer Manager, Product and Design

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Engineer Manager, Product and Design?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Engineer Manager, Product and Design roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst