What are the main factors that influence a Test Engineering Manager'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: starting around $125,720 for beginners, reaching about $127,232 at mid-level, and approach $133,740 for experts.

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

Test Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Test Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $143,677, California $143,132, Massachusetts $141,224. 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: $157,214; Test Engineering Manager II: $156,731; Engineering Senior Test Pilot: $150,100; Engineering Test Pilot: $128,900.

Test Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Test Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Test Engineering Manager in Delaware is $131,414 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $156,598
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,916 to $144,596
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,538

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Test Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,596	$12,050	$2,781	$70
Average	$131,414	$10,951	$2,527	$63
25th Percentile	$118,916	$9,910	$2,287	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Test Engineering Manager Salaries

A Test 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 Test Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Test 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): $125,720
Early Career (1-2 years): $126,287
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,232
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,121
Expert (over 8 years): $133,740

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Test Engineering Manager	$125,720
Intermediate Level Test Engineering Manager	$126,287
Senior Level Test Engineering Manager	$127,232
Specialist Level Test Engineering Manager	$129,121
Expert Level Test Engineering Manager	$133,740

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

District of Columbia: $143,677.
California: $143,132.
Massachusetts: $141,224.

District of Columbia $143,677 California $143,132 Massachusetts $141,224 Washington $140,705 New Jersey $140,653 Alaska $140,472 Connecticut $138,681 New York $137,954

Hawaii $135,631 Rhode Island $134,541 Maryland $133,802 Minnesota $132,790 Colorado $132,400 Illinois $132,270 Oregon $131,777 Delaware $131,414

New Hampshire $131,186 Virginia $130,674 Pennsylvania $129,182 Nevada $128,429 North Dakota $128,183 Michigan $127,794 Wisconsin $127,651 Vermont $127,365

Texas $126,574 Maine $126,522 Arizona $126,444 Ohio $126,353 Georgia $125,159 Indiana $124,562 Wyoming $124,446 Utah $124,264

Iowa $124,186 Kansas $123,563 Louisiana $123,382 North Carolina $123,317 Missouri $123,291 Florida $122,785 Montana $122,512 Nebraska $122,253

Kentucky $122,110 South Carolina $121,591 Tennessee $121,266 Idaho $121,137 New Mexico $120,189 Oklahoma $119,982 Alabama $119,216 South Dakota $117,931

Arkansas $117,231 West Virginia $116,854 Mississippi $115,725

Top Paying Cities for Test 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:

Lincoln: $136,008
Little Creek: $134,749
Magnolia: $135,307

Lincoln, DE $136,008 Little Creek, DE $134,749 Magnolia, DE $135,307 Milford, DE $136,008 Marydel, DE $134,243 Millsboro, DE $136,008 Millville, DE $136,916 Milton, DE $136,008

Nassau, DE $136,008 Ocean View, DE $136,916 Rehoboth Beach, DE $136,916 Seaford, DE $134,580 Selbyville, DE $136,916 Smyrna, DE $134,087 Viola, DE $135,307 Woodside, DE $134,918

Bear, DE $133,101 Newark, DE $133,153 Claymont, DE $133,257 Delaware City, DE $133,153 Hockessin, DE $133,257 Kirkwood, DE $133,153 Middletown, DE $133,815 Montchanin, DE $133,257

New Castle, DE $133,257 Odessa, DE $133,996 Port Penn, DE $132,790 Rockland, DE $133,257 Saint Georges, DE $133,153 Townsend, DE $133,802 Winterthur, DE $133,257 Lewes, DE $136,008

Wilmington, DE $133,257 Dover, DE $134,684 Dover Afb, DE $134,996 Bethany Beach, DE $136,916 Bethel, DE $134,580 Bridgeville, DE $136,008 Camden Wyoming, DE $134,827 Cheswold, DE $134,373

Clayton, DE $134,035 Dagsboro, DE $136,916 Delmar, DE $134,580 Ellendale, DE $136,008 Felton, DE $136,008 Fenwick Island, DE $136,916 Frankford, DE $136,916 Frederica, DE $136,008

Georgetown, DE $136,008 Greenwood, DE $136,008 Harbeson, DE $136,008 Harrington, DE $136,008 Hartly, DE $133,970 Houston, DE $136,008 Kenton, DE $134,035 Laurel, DE $134,580

Yorklyn, DE $133,257

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

Understanding how a Test 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$118,916

Average $131,414/year

$144,596

$9,910

Average $10,951/month

$12,050

$2,287

Average $2,527/week

$2,781

$57

Average $63/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,596	$12,050	$2,781	$70
Average	$131,414	$10,951	$2,527	$63
25th Percentile	$118,916	$9,910	$2,287	$57

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