Technology · Level M2 · Salary
Senior Engineering Manager salary
Typical total compensation (US national)
$380,000–$455,000
Base
$250,000
Bonus
$45,000
Equity (annual)
$120,000
Indicative, sourced — not a guarantee. CTAIO/KORE1 2026 leadership pay guide (interpolated between EM and Director)
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 | $435,750 | $427,206 |
| Remote (US national) | $415,000 | $415,000 |
| Atlanta | $406,700 | $415,000 |
| Seattle | $489,700 | $408,083 |
| Chicago | $415,000 | $384,259 |
| Denver | $415,000 | $377,273 |
| Boston | $448,200 | $332,000 |
| New York City | $489,700 | $315,935 |
| Los Angeles | $448,200 | $309,103 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $518,750 | $288,194 |