What are the main factors that influence a System 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 System Engineering Manager's salary?

A System Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Software Systems Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,748, a Software Systems Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $147,165, a System Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $159,510, a Software Systems Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $179,612, a Software Systems Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $204,856,

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

System Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for System Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $168,115, California $167,477, Massachusetts $165,245. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of System Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for System Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: RF Engineering Manager: $181,380; Manufacturing System Engineering Director: $178,663; Automation Engineering Manager: $167,200; Manufacturing System Engineering Manager, Sr.: $153,812; Integrated Solutions Engineering Manager: $152,911.

System Engineering Manager Salary in Hawaii

How much does a System Engineering Manager make in Hawaii?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Engineering Manager in Hawaii is $158,701 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $184,520
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,057 to $172,216
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $136,455

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System Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$172,216	$14,351	$3,312	$83
Average	$158,701	$13,225	$3,052	$76
25th Percentile	$147,057	$12,255	$2,828	$71

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Key Factors That Influence System Engineering Manager Salaries

A System 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 System Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a System 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): $174,748
Early Career (1-2 years): $147,165
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $159,510
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $179,612
Expert (over 8 years): $204,856

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level System Engineering Manager	$174,748
Software ... Level System Engineering Manager	$147,165
System En... Level System Engineering Manager	$159,510
Software ... Level System Engineering Manager	$179,612
Software ... Level System Engineering Manager	$204,856

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

District of Columbia: $168,115.
California: $167,477.
Massachusetts: $165,245.

District of Columbia $168,115 California $167,477 Massachusetts $165,245 Washington $164,638 New Jersey $164,577 Alaska $164,365 Connecticut $162,269 New York $161,419

Hawaii $158,701 Rhode Island $157,426 Maryland $156,560 Minnesota $155,376 Colorado $154,920 Illinois $154,768 Oregon $154,191 Delaware $153,766

New Hampshire $153,499 Virginia $152,901 Pennsylvania $151,155 Nevada $150,274 North Dakota $149,986 Michigan $149,530 Wisconsin $149,363 Vermont $149,029

Texas $148,103 Maine $148,042 Arizona $147,951 Ohio $147,845 Georgia $146,448 Indiana $145,749 Wyoming $145,613 Utah $145,400

Iowa $145,309 Kansas $144,580 Louisiana $144,368 North Carolina $144,292 Missouri $144,261 Florida $143,669 Montana $143,350 Nebraska $143,047

Kentucky $142,880 South Carolina $142,272 Tennessee $141,893 Idaho $141,741 New Mexico $140,632 Oklahoma $140,389 Alabama $139,494 South Dakota $137,990

Arkansas $137,170 West Virginia $136,730 Mississippi $135,409

Top Paying Cities for System 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:

Aiea: $157,896
Anahola: $156,833
Captain Cook: $156,833

Aiea, HI $157,896 Anahola, HI $156,833 Captain Cook, HI $156,833 Eleele, HI $156,833 Ewa Beach, HI $157,896 Kapolei, HI $157,547 Haiku, HI $156,833 Hakalau, HI $156,833

Haleiwa, HI $156,833 Hana, HI $156,833 Hanalei, HI $156,833 Hanamaulu, HI $156,833 Hanapepe, HI $156,833 Hauula, HI $157,183 Hawaii National Park, HI $156,833 Hawi, HI $156,833

Hilo, HI $156,833 Princeville, HI $156,833 Holualoa, HI $156,833 Honaunau, HI $156,833 Honokaa, HI $156,833 Honomu, HI $156,833 Hoolehua, HI $156,833 Kaaawa, HI $157,471

Kahuku, HI $156,833 Kahului, HI $156,833 Kailua, HI $157,896 Ocean View, HI $156,833 Waikoloa, HI $156,833 Keauhou, HI $156,833 Kailua Kona, HI $156,833 Kalaheo, HI $156,833

Kalaupapa, HI $156,833 Kamuela, HI $156,833 Kaneohe, HI $157,896 Kapaa, HI $156,833 Kaumakani, HI $156,833 Kaunakakai, HI $156,833 Keaau, HI $156,833 Kealakekua, HI $156,833

Kealia, HI $156,833 Kekaha, HI $156,833 Kihei, HI $156,833 Kilauea, HI $156,833 Kapaau, HI $156,833 Koloa, HI $156,833 Kualapuu, HI $156,833 Kunia, HI $157,395

Kurtistown, HI $156,833 Lahaina, HI $156,833 Laie, HI $156,970 Lanai City, HI $156,833 Laupahoehoe, HI $156,833 Lawai, HI $156,833 Lihue, HI $156,833 Makawao, HI $156,833

Makaweli, HI $156,833 Maunaloa, HI $156,833 Mountain View, HI $156,833 Naalehu, HI $156,833 Ninole, HI $156,833 Ookala, HI $156,833 Paauilo, HI $156,833 Pahala, HI $156,833

Pahoa, HI $156,833 Paia, HI $156,833 Papaaloa, HI $156,833 Papaikou, HI $156,833 Pearl City, HI $157,896 Pepeekeo, HI $156,833 Puunene, HI $156,833 Volcano, HI $156,833

Wahiawa, HI $157,395 Pukalani, HI $156,833 Mililani, HI $157,608 Kula, HI $156,833 Waialua, HI $156,833 Waianae, HI $156,970 Wailuku, HI $156,833 Waimanalo, HI $157,896

Waimea, HI $156,833 Waipahu, HI $157,820 Honolulu, HI $157,896 J B P H H, HI $157,896 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $157,471 Schofield Barracks, HI $157,335 Fort Shafter, HI $157,896 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $157,896

Camp H M Smith, HI $157,896 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $157,820 Wake Island, HI $157,896

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

Understanding how a System 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 March 01, 2026

$147,057

Average $158,701/year

$172,216

$12,255

Average $13,225/month

$14,351

$2,828

Average $3,052/week

$3,312

$71

Average $76/hour

$83

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$172,216	$14,351	$3,312	$83
Average	$158,701	$13,225	$3,052	$76
25th Percentile	$147,057	$12,255	$2,828	$71

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