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Engineering Manager Salary in Alabama (2026)
$78.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $114,305/year ($9,525/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 31st of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 3,790 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $162,350 a year — though pay ranges from $106,100 for newcomers to $236,230 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $106,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $131,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $162,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $201,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $236,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,790 Engineering Manager jobs in Alabama (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Engineering Manager salary of $162,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $114,305 — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
| Gross (median) | $162,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,698 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,420 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$7,928 |
| Take-home (annual) | $114,305 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,525 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Alabama?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Alabama is $162,350 per year ($78.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $131,290 and $201,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $162,350, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $114,305 per year ($9,525 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 3,790 Engineering Manager jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.