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

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

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

A Senior Manager, Test Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Test Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $139,782, a Test Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,606, a Test Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $109,682, a Test Engineering Manager I (10+ years)earns $130,837, a Senior Manager, Test Engineering (10+ years)earns $161,967,

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

Senior Manager, Test Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Manager, Test Engineering roles are District of Columbia $174,095, California $173,435, Massachusetts $171,123. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Senior Manager, Test Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Test Pilot Senior Manager: $219,200; Test Pilot Senior Manager: $219,119; Test Engineering Manager II: $156,751; Engineering Senior Test Pilot: $150,100; Senior Test Pilot: $150,093.

Senior Manager, Test Engineering Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Senior Manager, Test Engineering make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Manager, Test Engineering in Rhode Island is $163,025 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $190,518
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $152,017 to $177,416
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,994

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Senior Manager, Test Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$177,416	$14,785	$3,412	$85
Average	$163,025	$13,585	$3,135	$78
25th Percentile	$152,017	$12,668	$2,923	$73

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Manager, Test Engineering Salaries

A Senior Manager, Test Engineering'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 Manager, Test Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Manager, Test Engineering'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): $139,782
Early Career (1-2 years): $152,606
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,682
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,837
Expert (over 8 years): $161,967

Levels	Salary
Test Engi... Level Senior Manager, Test Engineering	$139,782
Test Engi... Level Senior Manager, Test Engineering	$152,606
Test Engi... Level Senior Manager, Test Engineering	$109,682
Test Engi... Level Senior Manager, Test Engineering	$130,837
Senior Ma... Level Senior Manager, Test Engineering	$161,967

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

District of Columbia: $174,095.
California: $173,435.
Massachusetts: $171,123.

District of Columbia $174,095 California $173,435 Massachusetts $171,123 Washington $170,494 New Jersey $170,431 Alaska $170,211 Connecticut $168,041 New York $167,161

Hawaii $164,346 Rhode Island $163,025 Maryland $162,129 Minnesota $160,903 Colorado $160,431 Illinois $160,274 Oregon $159,676 Delaware $159,236

New Hampshire $158,959 Virginia $158,340 Pennsylvania $156,531 Nevada $155,619 North Dakota $155,321 Michigan $154,849 Wisconsin $154,676 Vermont $154,330

Texas $153,371 Maine $153,308 Arizona $153,214 Ohio $153,104 Georgia $151,657 Indiana $150,934 Wyoming $150,792 Utah $150,572

Iowa $150,478 Kansas $149,723 Louisiana $149,503 North Carolina $149,424 Missouri $149,393 Florida $148,780 Montana $148,449 Nebraska $148,135

Kentucky $147,962 South Carolina $147,333 Tennessee $146,940 Idaho $146,783 New Mexico $145,635 Oklahoma $145,383 Alabama $144,455 South Dakota $142,899

Arkansas $142,050 West Virginia $141,594 Mississippi $140,226

Top Paying Cities for Senior Manager, Test Engineerings

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:

Adamsville: $165,698
Albion: $162,947
Ashaway: $166,327

Adamsville, RI $165,698 Albion, RI $162,947 Ashaway, RI $166,327 Barrington, RI $162,947 Block Island, RI $165,463 Bradford, RI $166,217 Bristol, RI $162,790 Carolina, RI $164,865

Charlestown, RI $165,038 Chepachet, RI $162,632 Clayville, RI $162,790 Coventry, RI $162,632 West Greenwich, RI $162,522 East Greenwich, RI $162,742 Exeter, RI $166,217 Fiskeville, RI $162,947

Forestdale, RI $162,790 Foster, RI $162,522 Glendale, RI $162,522 Greene, RI $164,346 Greenville, RI $162,947 Harmony, RI $162,900 Harrisville, RI $162,632 Hope, RI $162,947

Hope Valley, RI $166,327 Hopkinton, RI $166,375 Jamestown, RI $164,708 Kenyon, RI $166,170 Little Compton, RI $165,636 Manville, RI $162,947 Mapleville, RI $162,522 Newport, RI $164,739

Middletown, RI $165,431 North Kingstown, RI $162,475 North Scituate, RI $162,900 Oakland, RI $162,679 Pascoag, RI $162,585 Pawtucket, RI $162,947 Central Falls, RI $162,947 Cumberland, RI $162,947

Lincoln, RI $162,947 Portsmouth, RI $164,079 Prudence Island, RI $162,632 Rockville, RI $166,375 Saunderstown, RI $164,802 Shannock, RI $166,123 Slatersville, RI $162,790 Slocum, RI $164,802

Tiverton, RI $165,746 Wakefield, RI $164,629 Kingston, RI $164,661 Narragansett, RI $164,692 Peace Dale, RI $164,629 Warren, RI $162,900 Warwick, RI $162,947 Westerly, RI $166,422

West Kingston, RI $164,755 West Warwick, RI $162,947 Wood River Junction, RI $166,217 Woonsocket, RI $162,790 North Smithfield, RI $162,900 Wyoming, RI $166,170 Providence, RI $162,947 Cranston, RI $162,947

North Providence, RI $162,947 East Providence, RI $162,947 Riverside, RI $162,947 Rumford, RI $162,947 Smithfield, RI $162,947 Johnston, RI $162,947

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

Understanding how a Senior Manager, Test Engineering'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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$152,017

Average $163,025/year

$177,416

$12,668

Average $13,585/month

$14,785

$2,923

Average $3,135/week

$3,412

$73

Average $78/hour

$85

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$177,416	$14,785	$3,412	$85
Average	$163,025	$13,585	$3,135	$78
25th Percentile	$152,017	$12,668	$2,923	$73

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