How much does an Automotive Engineer make?
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$104,042
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Automotive Engineer is $104,042 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $91,664 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $12,378 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineer | $95,598 /yr |
| Senior Engineer | $180,105 /yr |
| Engineer IV | $159,094 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Automotive Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Automotive Engineer in United States. Employers include Ford Motor Company, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis.
Top Paying Companies
For Automotive Engineer in United States
| 1 | Ford Motor Company | $110,807 | |
| 2 | General Motors (GM) | $110,459 | |
| 3 | Stellantis | $106,397 | |
| 4 | Engineering Technology Associates | $92,447 |
For Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineer | $95,598 /yr |
| Senior Engineer | $180,105 /yr |
| Engineer IV | $159,094 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Automotive Engineer in United States
The top 2 paying industries for an Automotive Engineer in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $110,459 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $92,447.
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Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Automotive Engineer are Ford Motor Company, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis.
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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.
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Automotive Engineer pay FAQ
The average salary for an Automotive Engineer is $104,042 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 205 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Automotive Engineer employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Automotive Engineer in United States is $127,069 per year.
The lowest salary for an Automotive Engineer in United States is $85,849 per year.
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