Senior Localization Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Localization Engineering Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Localization Engineering Manager in the United States is $184,091 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $211,479
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $169,953 to $198,427
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $157,081
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
Smart Recruiting
Recruit with AI
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $169,953 10% $157,081 90% $211,479 75% $198,427 $184,091 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Senior Localization Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $198,427 $16,536 $3,816 $95
Average $184,091 $15,341 $3,540 $89
25th Percentile $169,953 $14,163 $3,268 $82
Check out Senior Localization Engineering Manager Job Openings in the United States
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Gentex Corporation - SIMPSON, PA

Senior Engineering Manager (Network) with Security Clearance

V2X - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Senior Engineering Manager (Top Secret Clearance) with Security Clearance

Lockheed Martin - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Senior Engineering Manager (Network) with Security Clearance

V2X - EL SEGUNDO, CA

Search More Senior Localization Engineering Manager Jobs in the United States
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence Senior Localization Engineering Manager Salaries

A Senior Localization 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 Senior Localization Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Localization 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): $177,674
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $178,318
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $179,819
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $181,535
  • Expert (over 8 years): $183,458
Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Localization Engineering Manager$177,674
Intermediate Level Senior Localization Engineering Manager$178,318
Senior Level Senior Localization Engineering Manager$179,819
Specialist Level Senior Localization Engineering Manager$181,535
Expert Level Senior Localization Engineering Manager$183,458
$177,674 0 yr
$178,318 < 2 yrs
$179,819 2-4 yrs
$181,535 5-8 yrs
$183,458 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Senior Localization Engineering 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 Localization Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $203,826.
  • California: $203,052.
  • Massachusetts: $200,346.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Localization 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: $232,194
  • San Francisco: $229,911
  • Oakland: $224,812

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Localization Engineering Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.82% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Product Development (Mentioned in 1.55% Job Postings): Overseeing the creation of new products or improvement of the performance, cost, or quality of existing products to achieve business goals.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.82%
Computer Science 2.08%
Product Development 1.55%
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 Localization Engineering Manager's salary.
  • Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Docker: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • People Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Open Source
 $202,500
10%
Docker
 $196,977
7%
People Management
 $196,977
7%
Engineering Management
 $195,136
6%
Kubernetes
 $195,136
6%
Agile
 $193,296
5%
Get Latest Data

Senior Localization Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Localization 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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on January 01, 2026
$169,953
Average $184,091/year
$198,427
$14,163
Average $15,341/month
$16,536
$3,268
Average $3,540/week
$3,816
$82
Average $89/hour
$95
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $198,427 $16,536 $3,816 $95
Average $184,091 $15,341 $3,540 $89
25th Percentile $169,953 $14,163 $3,268 $82

Salaries of jobs related to Senior Localization Engineering Manager

Salary Trends for Senior Localization Engineering Manager

Salaries for a Senior Localization Engineering Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $167,572 in 2023 to around $163,068 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Localization Engineering Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Localization Engineering Manager Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$167,572
2024
$165,171
2025
$163,068
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $167,572
2024 $165,171
2025 $163,068
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Senior Localization Engineering Manager

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 Senior Localization Engineering Manager

Here are companies hiring for Senior Localization Engineering Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Senior Localization Engineering Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Senior Localization Engineering Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
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.

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