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Engineering Manager Salary in Los Angeles

Engineering Manager Salary in Los Angeles

Engineering Managers in Los Angeles earn $185K–$230K. Median: $210K. Based on 19 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $185K–$230K salary range

Median: $210K  ·  Based on 19 public Los Angeles job postings  ·  Updated June 10, 2026


This Engineering Manager salary benchmark for Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles vs. national

  • Los Angeles: $210K median
  • National: $230K median

Los Angeles Engineering Manager pay runs 9% below the national median.

Engineering salaries in Los Angeles by seniority

  • Software Engineer: $170K
  • Senior Software Engineer: $200K
  • Engineering Manager: $210K
  • Tech Lead: $212K
  • Staff Software Engineer: $250K

What does a Engineering Manager in Los Angeles do?

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

Common questions

What is the average Engineering Manager salary in Los Angeles?
The median base salary is $210K, with a typical range of $185K–$230K, based on 19 public Los Angeles job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Los Angeles compare to the national Engineering Manager salary?
The national median is $230K; Los Angeles is shown above.

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

Methodology

USD base salary aggregated from 19 public job postings located in Los Angeles (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 Los Angeles postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.

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