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Engineering Manager (EM) Salary in New York, NY

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Engineering Manager (EM) in New York, NY.

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Demand: +24% (High Demand)
$341,700
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $164.28/hr
📊 80% Range: $241,200 – $562,800
📍 Regional Multiplier: +34% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $241,200
25th % Junior $291,450
50th % Median $341,700
75th % Senior $452,250
90th % Top 10% $562,800
Base Annual Salary $341,700
Target Annual Bonus $41,004
Annual Stock / Equity $75,174
Total Compensation (TC) $457,878
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Verified Engineering Manager (EM) Openings in New York, NY

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Isca Medical Practice • 📍 Exeter, England

Practice Manager

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$35,000 – $45,000 per year
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in New York, NY

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Engineering Manager (EM)

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Engineering Manager (EM)

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$241,200
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Engineering Manager (EM)

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$341,700
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Engineering Manager (EM)

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$452,250
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$562,800

Engineering Manager (EM) Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$351,900

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$346,800

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$341,700

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$326,400

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$326,400

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$326,400

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$318,750

California

COL Index: 142%
$318,750

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Engineering Manager (EM) leads technical design, operational execution, and industry best practices in their specialized sector. High demand and strong compensation growth projected through 2026-2032.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Industry Professional License
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+24% (High Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Engineering Manager (EM) make in New York, NY?

The median annual salary for a Engineering Manager (EM) in New York, NY is $341,700, with entry-level professionals earning around $241,200 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $562,800.

What is the average hourly rate for a Engineering Manager (EM) in New York, NY?

On average, a Engineering Manager (EM) in New York, NY makes approximately $164.28 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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