Engineering Manager Salary in California
Based on 31K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$201,810
$97.024/hr
vs National Average
$159,404
+26.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$133K – —
31K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Engineering Manager in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $132,880 |
| 25th percentile | $163,030 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $201,810 |
| 75th percentile | $231,920 |
Historical Salary Trend — Engineering Manager in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $179,080 |
| 2023 | $197,420 |
| 2024 | $201,810 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $179,080 | $146,614 |
| 2023 | $197,420 | $154,625 |
| 2024 | $201,810 | $159,404 |