Telecom Engineer Salaries
How much does a Telecom Engineer make?
Total pay range
$92K - $152K/yr
$118K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$78K - $126K/yrBase pay
$14K - $26K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Telecom Engineers
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Telecom Engineer in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $105,631, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $100,159, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $94,715, Information Technology with a median total pay of $91,756, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $82,962.
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Telecom Engineer are Arc Partners, Mantra Telecom, and A & T Infosource Corp.
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Telecom Engineer are Versacom (TX), BTI Solutions, and WorldLink.
The top paying company in Manufacturing for Telecom Engineer is Inpro Corporation.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Telecom Engineer are Cyient and Zeva Technology.
Top paying companies in Telecommunications for Telecom Engineer are Verizon, Nexius, and TeleTech Team.
Management & Consulting
$105,631
Management & Consulting
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Telecom Engineer are Arc Partners, Mantra Telecom, and A & T Infosource Corp.
Human Resources & Staffing
$100,159
Management & Consulting
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Telecom Engineer are Arc Partners, Mantra Telecom, and A & T Infosource Corp.
Manufacturing
$94,715
Management & Consulting
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Telecom Engineer are Arc Partners, Mantra Telecom, and A & T Infosource Corp.
Information Technology
$91,756
Management & Consulting
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Telecom Engineer are Arc Partners, Mantra Telecom, and A & T Infosource Corp.
Telecommunications
$82,962
Management & Consulting
Top paying companies in Management & Consulting for Telecom Engineer are Arc Partners, Mantra Telecom, and A & T Infosource Corp.
Recent salaries shared by Telecom Engineer
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
Telecom Engineer
15+ years
$104K/yr
$104K • $0
Phoenix, AZ
submitted on Sep 15, 2025
$104K/yr
$104K • $0
Telecom Engineer
4-6 years
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Canada Creek Ranch, MI
submitted on Mar 31, 2025
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Telecom Engineer
15+ years
$124K/yr
$109K • $15K
Menands, NY
submitted on Feb 22, 2025
$124K/yr
$109K • $15K
Telecom Engineer
15+ years
$137K/yr
$127K • $10K
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Feb 14, 2025
$137K/yr
$127K • $10K
Telecom Engineer
15+ years
$75K/yr
$69K • $6K
Longwood, FL
submitted on Feb 2, 2025
$75K/yr
$69K • $6K
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Telecom Engineer
7-9 years
$82K - $94K/yr
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on Oct 30, 2024
$82K - $94K/yr
Telecom Engineer
1-3 years
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Tulsa, OK
submitted on Oct 4, 2024
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Telecom Engineer
4-6 years
$107K/yr
$107K • $0
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Sep 27, 2024
$107K/yr
$107K • $0
Telecom Engineer
4-6 years
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Sep 26, 2024
$77K/yr
$77K • $0
Telecom Engineer
4-6 years
$103K - $119K/yr
Fort Worth, TX
submitted on Sep 20, 2024
$103K - $119K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Telecom Engineer salaries
How much does a Telecom Engineer in United States make?
The average salary for a Telecom Engineer is $117,522 per year or $57 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $189,461 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $91,927 (25th percentile) and $151,528 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 478 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Telecom Engineer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Telecom Engineer in United States?
The highest salary for a Telecom Engineer in United States is $151,528 per year, $12,627 per month or $73 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Telecom Engineer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Telecom Engineer in United States is $91,927 per year, $7,661 per month or $44 per hour.