Technology · Level M1 · Salary
Engineering Manager salary
Typical total compensation (US national)
$270,000–$335,000
Base
$210,000
Bonus
$30,000
Equity (annual)
$60,000
Indicative, sourced — not a guarantee. KORE1 / CTAIO 2026 leadership guide: EM base median ~$220k; BLS Computer & Info Systems Managers (11-3021) p50 $171,200 (broad, non-tech-only)
Pay by metro — nominal vs cost-adjusted
“Real” adjusts for cost of living, so a high headline number in an expensive metro can be worth less in practice. Ranked by real pay.
| Metro | Nominal | Real (cost-adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $315,000 | $308,824 |
| Remote (US national) | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Atlanta | $294,000 | $300,000 |
| Seattle | $354,000 | $295,000 |
| Chicago | $300,000 | $277,778 |
| Denver | $300,000 | $272,727 |
| Boston | $324,000 | $240,000 |
| New York City | $354,000 | $228,387 |
| Los Angeles | $324,000 | $223,448 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $375,000 | $208,333 |