What are the main factors that influence an Applications Engineering Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Applications Engineering Manager's salary?

An Applications Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: an Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $88,055, an Engineering Senior Supervisor (12+ years)earns $131,385, an Applications Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $159,929, an Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $184,072, an Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $205,643,

What are the highest paying states for an Applications Engineering Manager?

Applications Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Applications Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $174,978, California $174,315, Massachusetts $171,991. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Applications Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Applications Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Applications Engineering Manager II: $192,429; Applications & Technical Product Engineering Senior Manager: $192,429; Software Engineering Manager: $169,505; Cloud Engineering Manager: $159,810; Applications Engineering Manager I: $154,937.

Applications Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Applications Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Applications Engineering Manager in Delaware is $160,407 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $176,880
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $145,337 to $169,030
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $131,616

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Applications Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,030	$14,086	$3,251	$81
Average	$160,407	$13,367	$3,085	$77
25th Percentile	$145,337	$12,111	$2,795	$70

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Key Factors That Influence Applications Engineering Manager Salaries

An Applications 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Applications Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Applications 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): $88,055
Early Career (1-2 years): $131,385
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $159,929
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $184,072
Expert (over 8 years): $205,643

Levels	Salary
Engineeri... Level Applications Engineering Manager	$88,055
Engineeri... Level Applications Engineering Manager	$131,385
Applicati... Level Applications Engineering Manager	$159,929
Engineeri... Level Applications Engineering Manager	$184,072
Engineeri... Level Applications Engineering Manager	$205,643

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How Do Applications Engineering Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Applications Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $174,978.
California: $174,315.
Massachusetts: $171,991.

District of Columbia $174,978 California $174,315 Massachusetts $171,991 Washington $171,359 New Jersey $171,296 Alaska $171,075 Connecticut $168,894 New York $168,009

Hawaii $165,180 Rhode Island $163,853 Maryland $162,952 Minnesota $161,719 Colorado $161,245 Illinois $161,087 Oregon $160,486 Delaware $160,044

New Hampshire $159,766 Virginia $159,143 Pennsylvania $157,326 Nevada $156,409 North Dakota $156,109 Michigan $155,635 Wisconsin $155,461 Vermont $155,113

Texas $154,149 Maine $154,086 Arizona $153,991 Ohio $153,880 Georgia $152,426 Indiana $151,700 Wyoming $151,557 Utah $151,336

Iowa $151,241 Kansas $150,483 Louisiana $150,261 North Carolina $150,182 Missouri $150,151 Florida $149,534 Montana $149,203 Nebraska $148,886

Kentucky $148,713 South Carolina $148,080 Tennessee $147,685 Idaho $147,527 New Mexico $146,374 Oklahoma $146,121 Alabama $145,188 South Dakota $143,624

Arkansas $142,770 West Virginia $142,312 Mississippi $140,937

Top Paying Cities for Applications 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:

Lincoln: $165,638
Little Creek: $164,105
Magnolia: $164,785

Lincoln, DE $165,638 Little Creek, DE $164,105 Magnolia, DE $164,785 Milford, DE $165,638 Marydel, DE $163,489 Millsboro, DE $165,638 Millville, DE $166,745 Milton, DE $165,638

Nassau, DE $165,638 Ocean View, DE $166,745 Rehoboth Beach, DE $166,745 Seaford, DE $163,900 Selbyville, DE $166,745 Smyrna, DE $163,299 Viola, DE $164,785 Woodside, DE $164,311

Bear, DE $162,098 Newark, DE $162,162 Claymont, DE $162,288 Delaware City, DE $162,162 Hockessin, DE $162,288 Kirkwood, DE $162,162 Middletown, DE $162,968 Montchanin, DE $162,288

New Castle, DE $162,288 Odessa, DE $163,189 Port Penn, DE $161,719 Rockland, DE $162,288 Saint Georges, DE $162,162 Townsend, DE $162,952 Winterthur, DE $162,288 Lewes, DE $165,638

Wilmington, DE $162,288 Dover, DE $164,026 Dover Afb, DE $164,406 Bethany Beach, DE $166,745 Bethel, DE $163,900 Bridgeville, DE $165,638 Camden Wyoming, DE $164,200 Cheswold, DE $163,647

Clayton, DE $163,236 Dagsboro, DE $166,745 Delmar, DE $163,900 Ellendale, DE $165,638 Felton, DE $165,638 Fenwick Island, DE $166,745 Frankford, DE $166,745 Frederica, DE $165,638

Georgetown, DE $165,638 Greenwood, DE $165,638 Harbeson, DE $165,638 Harrington, DE $165,638 Hartly, DE $163,157 Houston, DE $165,638 Kenton, DE $163,236 Laurel, DE $163,900

Yorklyn, DE $162,288

Applications Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications 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 May 18, 2021

$145,337

Average $160,407/year

$169,030

$12,111

Average $13,367/month

$14,086

$2,795

Average $3,085/week

$3,251

$70

Average $77/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,030	$14,086	$3,251	$81
Average	$160,407	$13,367	$3,085	$77
25th Percentile	$145,337	$12,111	$2,795	$70

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