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Engineering Manager Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$68.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $102,178/year ($8,515/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 49th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 4,550 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $142,060 a year — though pay ranges from $103,720 for newcomers to $207,680 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $103,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $126,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $142,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $170,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $207,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,550 Engineering Manager jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Engineering Manager salary of $142,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $102,178 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $142,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,828 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,868 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$6,186 |
| Take-home (annual) | $102,178 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,515 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Wisconsin?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Wisconsin is $142,060 per year ($68.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $126,500 and $170,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $142,060, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $102,178 per year ($8,515 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 4,550 Engineering Manager jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.