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Engineering Manager Salary in Austin

Engineering Manager Salary in Austin

Engineering Managers in Austin earn $170K–$223K. Median: $215K. Based on 15 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $170K–$223K salary range

Median: $215K  ·  Based on 15 public Austin job postings  ·  Updated June 9, 2026


This Engineering Manager salary benchmark for Austin is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Engineering Manager pay in Austin vs. national

  • Austin: $215K median
  • National: $229K median

Austin Engineering Manager pay runs 6% below the national median.

Engineering salaries in Austin by seniority

  • Software Engineer: $185K
  • Senior Software Engineer: $205K
  • Engineering Manager: $215K
  • Staff Software Engineer: $260K

What does a Engineering Manager in Austin do?

Engineering Managers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Manager-level base compensation for Austin-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Engineering Manager salary in Austin?
The median base salary is $215K, with a typical range of $170K–$223K, based on 15 public Austin job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Austin compare to the national Engineering Manager salary?
The national median is $229K; Austin is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Austin postings.

Methodology

USD base salary aggregated from 15 public job postings located in Austin (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 Austin postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 9, 2026.

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