How much does an Engineer make?
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$81,201
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Engineer is $81,201 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $74,876 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 $6,325 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 | $81,201 /yr |
| Senior Engineer | $118,067 /yr |
| Engineer IV | $163,113 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Engineer
Some related job titles are Civil Engineer Salaries with median pay of $70,470, Electrical Engineer Salaries with median pay of $88,570, Industrial Engineer Salaries with median pay of $87,826, Civil Engineer Salaries with median pay of $78,559.
Top Paying Companies
For an Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, Tencent and Logitech.
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Top Paying Industries
For an Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $132,271, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $119,764, Insurance with a median total pay of $118,857, Financial Services with a median total pay of $117,462, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $116,023.
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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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Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Engineer is $74,876 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 67343 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Engineer employees.
The highest salary for an Engineer in United States is $122,398 per year.
The lowest salary for an Engineer in United States is $45,805 per year.
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