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Engineering Manager Salary in Alaska (2026)
$78.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $123,538/year ($10,295/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 26th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 900 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $164,260 a year — though pay ranges from $113,790 for newcomers to $236,490 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $113,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $134,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $164,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $211,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $236,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 900 Engineering Manager jobs in Alaska (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Engineering Manager salary of $164,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $123,538 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $164,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,156 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,566 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $123,538 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,295 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Alaska?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Alaska is $164,260 per year ($78.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $134,570 and $211,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $164,260, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $123,538 per year ($10,295 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 900 Engineering Manager jobs in Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska.