Computer Engineering Salaries

How much does a Computer Engineering make?

Total pay range
$118K - $207K/yr
$155K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$89K - $154K/yrBase pay
$28K - $53K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top paying industry for a Computer Engineering in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $203,312.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Computer Engineering are Google and Intel Corporation.

Information Technology

$203,312

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Computer Engineering are Google and Intel Corporation.

Recent salaries shared by Computer Engineering

Location

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Computer Engineering
1-3 years
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Middletown, RI
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Computer Engineering
1-3 years
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Terre Haute, IN
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Computer Engineering
1-3 years
$92K - $107K/yr
Houston, TX
$92K - $107K/yr
Computer Engineering
7-9 years
$146K/yr
$146K • $0
Minneapolis, MN
$146K/yr
$146K • $0
Computer Engineering
15+ years
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
Madison, WI
$84K/yr
$84K • $0
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Computer Engineering
4-6 years
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Herndon, VA
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Computer Engineering
1-3 years
$84K - $98K/yr
Philadelphia, PA
$84K - $98K/yr
Computer Engineering
4-6 years
$95K/yr
$90K • $5K
Los Angeles, CA
$95K/yr
$90K • $5K
Computer Engineering
4-6 years
$113K/yr
$111K • $2K
Warren, MI
$113K/yr
$111K • $2K
Computer Engineering
10-14 years
$131K/yr
$121K • $10K
New York, NY
$131K/yr
$121K • $10K

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Computer Engineering salaries

The average salary for a Computer Engineering is $154,984 per year or $75 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $265,357 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $117,683 (25th percentile) and $206,624 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 253 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computer Engineering employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Computer Engineering in United States is $206,624 per year, $17,219 per month or $99 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Computer Engineering in United States is $117,683 per year, $9,807 per month or $57 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Computer Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,027 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,345 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.