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Engineering Manager Salary in Colorado (2026)
$88.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $129,521/year ($10,793/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 6th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 4,900 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $183,810 a year — though pay ranges from $135,380 for newcomers to $272,950 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $135,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $165,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $183,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $225,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $272,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,900 Engineering Manager jobs in Colorado (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Engineering Manager salary of $183,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $129,521 — an effective tax rate of 29.5%.
| Gross (median) | $183,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$32,848 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,061 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$7,379 |
| Take-home (annual) | $129,521 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,793 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Colorado?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Colorado is $183,810 per year ($88.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $165,420 and $225,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $183,810, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $129,521 per year ($10,793 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.5%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 4,900 Engineering Manager jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.