Product Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Product Engineering Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Product Engineering Manager in the United States is $113,452 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,649
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,783 to $122,977
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,980
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Product Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
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75th Percentile $122,977 $10,248 $2,365 $59
Average $113,452 $9,454 $2,182 $55
25th Percentile $103,783 $8,649 $1,996 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Product Engineering Manager Salaries

A Product 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Product Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product 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): $101,140
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $127,226
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $146,232
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,685
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,674
Levels Salary
Productio... Level Product Engineering Manager$101,140
Productio... Level Product Engineering Manager$127,226
Productio... Level Product Engineering Manager$146,232
Product E... Level Product Engineering Manager$114,685
Productio... Level Product Engineering Manager$145,674
$101,140 0 yr
$127,226 < 2 yrs
$146,232 2-4 yrs
$114,685 5-8 yrs
$145,674 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Product 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:

  • San Jose: $143,097
  • San Francisco: $141,691
  • Oakland: $138,548

What Skills Can Increase a Product Engineering Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.41% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Guest Service (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): Guest services is a division of the hospitality industry. The goal of guest services is to provide customers with an enjoyable experience, primarily in the hotel and spa industry, sports facilities, and event venues.
  • Food Safety (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): Applying procedures during food preparation, processing, storage, and distribution to ensure consumers are safe from foodborne illnesses.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.41%
Guest Service 1.68%
Food Safety 1.2%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Product Engineering Manager's salary.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Teamwork
$129,336
14%
Presentation
$129,336
14%
Collaboration
$128,201
13%
Initiative
$128,201
13%
Continuous Improvement
$123,663
9%
Problem Solving
$122,528
8%
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How Education impacts a Product Engineering Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Product Engineering Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Product Engineering Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $110,620 and $118,782).

Product Engineering Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Product Engineering Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.9%
High School 5.9%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 38.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Product Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product 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

Salary Trends for Product Engineering Manager

Salaries for a Product Engineering Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $113,144 in 2023 to around $113,107 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Product Engineering Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Product Engineering Manager Over Time

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2023
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2024
$114,130
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