Senior Data Engineer Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Data Engineer Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Data Engineer Manager in the United States is $116,073 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a Senior Data Engineer Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,613
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,714 to $127,348
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,283
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Senior Data Engineer Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $127,348 $10,612 $2,449 $61
Average $116,073 $9,673 $2,232 $56
25th Percentile $105,714 $8,810 $2,033 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Data Engineer Manager Salaries

A Senior Data Engineer 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 Senior Data Engineer Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Data Engineer 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): $74,385
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,608
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,244
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,026
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,622
Levels Salary
CAE Desig... Level Senior Data Engineer Manager$74,385
CAE Desig... Level Senior Data Engineer Manager$83,608
Senior Da... Level Senior Data Engineer Manager$115,244
CAE Desig... Level Senior Data Engineer Manager$133,026
CAE Desig... Level Senior Data Engineer Manager$151,622
$74,385 0 yr
$83,608 < 2 yrs
$115,244 2-4 yrs
$133,026 5-8 yrs
$151,622 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Data Engineer Manager 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 Senior Data Engineer Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $128,516.
  • California: $128,029.
  • Massachusetts: $126,322.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Data Engineer 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: $146,403
  • San Francisco: $144,964
  • Oakland: $141,748

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Data Engineer Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.05% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 3.19% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
  • Packaging Design (Mentioned in 0.86% Job Postings): Creating graphics and physical containers of a product to protect it from damage and tampering.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.05%
Civil Engineering 3.19%
Packaging Design 0.86%
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 Senior Data Engineer Manager's salary.
  • Self Motivation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Aviation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Self Motivation
$124,198
7%
Partnering
$119,555
3%
Aviation
$119,555
3%
Customer Sales
$119,555
3%
Problem Solving
$118,394
2%
Stewardship
$118,394
2%
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Senior Data Engineer Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Data Engineer 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Senior Data Engineer Manager

Salaries for a Senior Data Engineer Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $100,824 in 2023 to around $99,250 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Data Engineer Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Data Engineer Manager Over Time

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