Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salary in California

How much does a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager make in California?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager in California is $194,661 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $94.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $219,035
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $182,208 to $207,419
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,870
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75th Percentile $207,419 $17,285 $3,989 $100
Average $194,661 $16,222 $3,743 $94
25th Percentile $182,208 $15,184 $3,504 $88
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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salaries

A Packaging Engineering Senior 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 Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Engineering Senior 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:

  • Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years): $115,928
  • Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years): $142,795
  • Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years): $179,154
  • Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years): $152,857
  • Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $194,661
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Packaging Engineer III4-7 years$115,928
Packaging Engineer IV7+ years$142,795
Packaging Engineer V7-10 years$179,154
Packaging Engineering Manager10+ years$152,857
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager10+ years$194,661
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Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineering Senior 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:

  • Los Angeles: $195,490
  • West Hollywood: $195,490
  • Dodgertown: $195,490

Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Engineering Senior 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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$182,208
Average $194,661/year
$207,419
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Average $16,222/month
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Average $3,743/week
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75th Percentile $207,419 $17,285 $3,989 $100
Average $194,661 $16,222 $3,743 $94
25th Percentile $182,208 $15,184 $3,504 $88

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