Applications Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Applications Engineering Manager make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Applications Engineering Manager in the United States is $161,043 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $177,137
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,549 to $169,467
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $131,443
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Applications Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $169,467 $14,122 $3,259 $81
Average $161,043 $13,420 $3,097 $77
25th Percentile $145,549 $12,129 $2,799 $70
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Key Factors That Influence Applications Engineering Manager Salaries

An Applications 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Applications Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications 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): $87,670
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $130,854
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $159,288
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $183,377
  • Expert (over 8 years): $204,873
Levels Salary
Engineeri... Level Applications Engineering Manager$87,670
Engineeri... Level Applications Engineering Manager$130,854
Applicati... Level Applications Engineering Manager$159,288
Engineeri... Level Applications Engineering Manager$183,377
Engineeri... Level Applications Engineering Manager$204,873
$87,670 0 yr
$130,854 < 2 yrs
$159,288 2-4 yrs
$183,377 5-8 yrs
$204,873 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Applications 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: $203,124
  • San Francisco: $201,127
  • Oakland: $196,666

What Skills Can Increase an Applications Engineering Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.73% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Python (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Applying the concepts and algorithms of Python to design, develop and maintain software applications to comply with business requirements.
  • AWS (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
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Leadership 10.73%
Python 1.86%
AWS 1.47%
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 Applications Engineering Manager's salary.
  • Product Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Identity and Access Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Management
 $180,368
12%
Identity and Access Management
 $180,368
12%
Computer Science
 $180,368
12%
Kubernetes
 $180,368
12%
Software Engineering
 $178,758
11%
Agile Software Development
 $178,758
11%
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How Education impacts an Applications Engineering Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Applications Engineering Managers 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 Applications Engineering Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $147,146 and $155,639).

Applications Engineering Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Applications Engineering Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 2.7%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 43.7%
Masters 42.1%
Doctorate 8.0%
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Applications Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications 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.

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$145,549
Average $161,043/year
$169,467
$12,129
Average $13,420/month
$14,122
$2,799
Average $3,097/week
$3,259
$70
Average $77/hour
$81
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $169,467 $14,122 $3,259 $81
Average $161,043 $13,420 $3,097 $77
25th Percentile $145,549 $12,129 $2,799 $70

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Salary Trends for Applications Engineering Manager

Salaries for an Applications Engineering Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $148,262 in 2023 to around $147,319 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Applications Engineering Manager salary trends, .

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