Aftermarket Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aftermarket Engineering Manager in the United States is $160,914 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $176,740
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $143,238 to $169,198
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,145
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Aftermarket Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $169,198 $14,100 $3,254 $81
Average $160,914 $13,410 $3,095 $77
25th Percentile $143,238 $11,937 $2,755 $69
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Key Factors That Influence Aftermarket Engineering Manager Salaries

An Aftermarket 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 Aftermarket Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aftermarket 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): $88,196
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $131,681
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $160,305
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $184,596
  • Expert (over 8 years): $206,241
Levels Salary
Engineeri... Level Aftermarket Engineering Manager$88,196
Engineeri... Level Aftermarket Engineering Manager$131,681
Aftermark... Level Aftermarket Engineering Manager$160,305
Engineeri... Level Aftermarket Engineering Manager$184,596
Engineeri... Level Aftermarket Engineering Manager$206,241
$88,196 0 yr
$131,681 < 2 yrs
$160,305 2-4 yrs
$184,596 5-8 yrs
$206,241 > 8 yrs
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How Do Aftermarket 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 Aftermarket Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $178,164.
  • California: $177,488.
  • Massachusetts: $175,123.

Top Paying Cities for Aftermarket 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: $202,961
  • San Francisco: $200,739
  • Oakland: $196,508

What Skills Can Increase an Aftermarket 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 Aftermarket 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
 $180,224
12%
Identity and Access Management
 $180,224
12%
Computer Science
 $180,224
12%
Kubernetes
 $180,224
12%
Software Engineering
 $178,615
11%
Agile Software Development
 $178,615
11%
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Aftermarket Engineering Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aftermarket Engineering Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 65% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Aftermarket Engineering Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aftermarket Engineering Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Aftermarket Engineering Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$217,234$104.035%
Financial Services$209,188$101.030%
Energy & Utilities$193,097$93.020%
Biotechnology$185,051$89.015%
Pharmaceuticals$185,051$89.015%

How Education impacts an Aftermarket Engineering Manager's Salary?

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

Aftermarket Engineering Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Aftermarket 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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Aftermarket Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aftermarket 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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$143,238
Average $160,914/year
$169,198
$11,937
Average $13,410/month
$14,100
$2,755
Average $3,095/week
$3,254
$69
Average $77/hour
$81
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $169,198 $14,100 $3,254 $81
Average $160,914 $13,410 $3,095 $77
25th Percentile $143,238 $11,937 $2,755 $69

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Salary Trends for Aftermarket Engineering Manager

Salaries for an Aftermarket Engineering Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $149,221 in 2023 to around $148,273 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Aftermarket Engineering Manager salary trends, .

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