Platform Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Platform Engineering Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Platform Engineering Manager in the United States is $152,248 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $73.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,270
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,463 to $163,775
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,002
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Platform Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $163,775 $13,648 $3,150 $79
Average $152,248 $12,687 $2,928 $73
25th Percentile $137,463 $11,455 $2,644 $66
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Key Factors That Influence Platform Engineering Manager Salaries

A Platform 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 Platform Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Platform 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): $145,688
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $146,374
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $147,973
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,801
  • Expert (over 8 years): $152,587
Levels Salary
Entry Level Platform Engineering Manager$145,688
Intermediate Level Platform Engineering Manager$146,374
Senior Level Platform Engineering Manager$147,973
Specialist Level Platform Engineering Manager$149,801
Expert Level Platform Engineering Manager$152,587
$145,688 0 yr
$146,374 < 2 yrs
$147,973 2-4 yrs
$149,801 5-8 yrs
$152,587 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Platform 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: $192,030
  • San Francisco: $190,143
  • Oakland: $185,925

What Skills Can Increase a Platform Engineering Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 21.28% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
  • Quality Control (Mentioned in 0.95% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 21.28%
Procurement 1.19%
Quality Control 0.95%
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 a Platform Engineering Manager's salary.
  • Scrum: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Scrum
$164,428
8%
Program Management
$159,860
5%
Agile
$159,860
5%
Product Development
$158,338
4%
Quality Assurance
$156,815
3%
Organizational Skills
$156,815
3%
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How Education impacts a Platform Engineering Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Platform 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 a Platform Engineering Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $149,941 and $161,185).

Platform Engineering Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Platform Engineering Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 3.5%
Associates 3.5%
Bachelors 45.5%
Masters 43.6%
Doctorate 3.9%
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Platform Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Platform 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

Salary Trends for Platform Engineering Manager

Salaries for a Platform Engineering Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $158,070 in 2023 to around $155,544 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Platform Engineering Manager salary trends, .

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