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 $173,345, a Software Systems Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $146,013, a System Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $158,235, a Software Systems Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $178,135, a Software Systems Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $203,209,

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 $168,116, California $167,478, Massachusetts $165,246. 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: Manufacturing System Engineering Director: $178,642; Automation Engineering Manager: $167,300; RF Engineering Manager: $155,400; Manufacturing System Engineering Manager, Sr.: $153,800; Integrated Solutions Engineering Manager: $152,910.

System Engineering Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a System Engineering Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Engineering Manager in Rhode Island is $157,427 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): $182,901
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,780 to $170,761
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $135,177

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System Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,761	$14,230	$3,284	$82
Average	$157,427	$13,119	$3,027	$76
25th Percentile	$145,780	$12,148	$2,803	$70

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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): $173,345
Early Career (1-2 years): $146,013
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $158,235
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $178,135
Expert (over 8 years): $203,209

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level System Engineering Manager	$173,345
Software ... Level System Engineering Manager	$146,013
System En... Level System Engineering Manager	$158,235
Software ... Level System Engineering Manager	$178,135
Software ... Level System Engineering Manager	$203,209

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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: $168,116.
California: $167,478.
Massachusetts: $165,246.

District of Columbia $168,116 California $167,478 Massachusetts $165,246 Washington $164,639 New Jersey $164,578 Alaska $164,366 Connecticut $162,270 New York $161,420

Hawaii $158,702 Rhode Island $157,427 Maryland $156,561 Minnesota $155,377 Colorado $154,921 Illinois $154,769 Oregon $154,193 Delaware $153,767

New Hampshire $153,500 Virginia $152,902 Pennsylvania $151,156 Nevada $150,275 North Dakota $149,987 Michigan $149,531 Wisconsin $149,364 Vermont $149,030

Texas $148,104 Maine $148,043 Arizona $147,952 Ohio $147,846 Georgia $146,449 Indiana $145,750 Wyoming $145,614 Utah $145,401

Iowa $145,310 Kansas $144,581 Louisiana $144,369 North Carolina $144,293 Missouri $144,262 Florida $143,670 Montana $143,351 Nebraska $143,048

Kentucky $142,880 South Carolina $142,273 Tennessee $141,894 Idaho $141,742 New Mexico $140,633 Oklahoma $140,390 Alabama $139,494 South Dakota $137,991

Arkansas $137,171 West Virginia $136,731 Mississippi $135,410

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:

Adamsville: $159,395
Albion: $158,048
Ashaway: $159,092

Adamsville, RI $159,395 Albion, RI $158,048 Ashaway, RI $159,092 Barrington, RI $157,632 Block Island, RI $158,509 Bradford, RI $158,997 Bristol, RI $158,239 Carolina, RI $158,734

Charlestown, RI $158,792 Chepachet, RI $158,476 Clayville, RI $158,034 Coventry, RI $158,042 West Greenwich, RI $158,477 East Greenwich, RI $157,935 Exeter, RI $158,433 Fiskeville, RI $157,629

Forestdale, RI $158,843 Foster, RI $158,392 Glendale, RI $158,855 Greene, RI $158,600 Greenville, RI $157,689 Harmony, RI $157,893 Harrisville, RI $158,787 Hope, RI $157,727

Hope Valley, RI $158,953 Hopkinton, RI $159,162 Jamestown, RI $158,631 Kenyon, RI $158,714 Little Compton, RI $159,370 Manville, RI $158,256 Mapleville, RI $158,506 Newport, RI $158,790

Middletown, RI $158,860 North Kingstown, RI $158,207 North Scituate, RI $157,894 Oakland, RI $158,678 Pascoag, RI $158,892 Pawtucket, RI $157,396 Central Falls, RI $157,466 Cumberland, RI $158,360

Lincoln, RI $157,624 Portsmouth, RI $158,773 Prudence Island, RI $158,447 Rockville, RI $159,138 Saunderstown, RI $158,535 Shannock, RI $158,723 Slatersville, RI $158,845 Slocum, RI $158,531

Tiverton, RI $159,256 Wakefield, RI $158,670 Kingston, RI $158,610 Narragansett, RI $158,714 Peace Dale, RI $158,650 Warren, RI $158,039 Warwick, RI $157,598 Westerly, RI $159,130

West Kingston, RI $158,660 West Warwick, RI $157,791 Wood River Junction, RI $158,886 Woonsocket, RI $158,852 North Smithfield, RI $158,491 Wyoming, RI $158,723 Providence, RI $157,351 Cranston, RI $157,372

North Providence, RI $157,390 East Providence, RI $157,361 Riverside, RI $157,411 Rumford, RI $157,389 Smithfield, RI $157,708 Johnston, RI $157,443

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.

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$145,780

Average $157,427/year

$170,761

$12,148

Average $13,119/month

$14,230

$2,803

Average $3,027/week

$3,284

$70

Average $76/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,761	$14,230	$3,284	$82
Average	$157,427	$13,119	$3,027	$76
25th Percentile	$145,780	$12,148	$2,803	$70

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