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Engineering Manager Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$79.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $118,776/year ($9,898/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 24th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 9,640 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $164,690 a year — though pay ranges from $118,170 for newcomers to $221,940 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $118,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $133,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $164,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $187,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $221,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,640 Engineering Manager jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Engineering Manager salary of $164,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $118,776 — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
| Gross (median) | $164,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,260 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,599 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$5,056 |
| Take-home (annual) | $118,776 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,898 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Pennsylvania is $164,690 per year ($79.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $133,960 and $187,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $164,690, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $118,776 per year ($9,898 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 9,640 Engineering Manager jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.