Telecommunications Engineer Salaries

How much does a Telecommunications Engineer make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

$102,442 / yrTotal Pay
$84,947 / yrBase Pay
$17,495 / yrAdditional Pay

$102,442

 / yr
$63K$169K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Telecommunications Engineer is $102,442 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $84,947 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 $17,495 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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Top Paying Companies

For a Telecommunications Engineer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Telecommunications Engineer in United States. Employers include Apple, Verizon and T-Systems.

1
Apple
Apple
$179,021/yr
5K open jobs
5
$106,609/yr
6
Nokia
$106,584/yr
7
AT&T
$105,015/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Telecommunications Engineer in United States

1Apple$179,021
2Verizon$116,735
3T-Systems$112,050
4Mavrick Software & Telecom$108,936
5Arc Partners$106,609
6Nokia$106,584
7AT&T$105,015
8Tasacom Technologies$101,967
9Lumen$98,980
10TEKsystems$93,368

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T-Systems
4
Telecommunications EngineerSee 86 salaries from all locations

$112,050

 / yr
Tangent
4.2
Telecommunications EngineerSee 74 salaries from all locations

$43

 / hr
Datalogix Texas
1.7
Telecommunications EngineerSee 46 salaries from all locations

$43

 / hr
Avion Systems
3.3
Telecommunications EngineerSee 29 salaries from all locations

$93,066

 / yr
GW Communications
2.3
Telecommunications EngineerSee 26 salaries from all locations

$38

 / hr
CSaint ServicesTelecommunications EngineerSee 21 salaries from all locations

$72,698

 / yr
Verizon
3.8
Telecommunications EngineerSee 20 salaries from all locations

$116,735

 / yr

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AT&T
3.6
Telecommunications EngineerSee 20 salaries from all locations

$105,015

 / yr
Nokia
4.2
Telecommunications EngineerSee 18 salaries from all locations

$106,584

 / yr
Dibon Solutions
2.1
Telecommunications EngineerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$84,747

 / yr
ContelsysTelecommunications EngineerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$44

 / hr
Mavrick Software & Telecom
3.6
Telecommunications EngineerSee 14 salaries from all locations

$52

 / hr
Telmar Network Technology
3.5
Telecommunications EngineerSee 13 salaries from all locations

$83,365

 / yr
Windstream
3.3
Telecommunications EngineerSee 9 salaries from all locations

$74,432

 / yr
Tasacom Technologies
3.4
Telecommunications EngineerSee 8 salaries from all locations

$49

 / hr
US Army
3.8
Telecommunications EngineerSee 8 salaries from all locations

$78,205

 / yr
Lumen
3.5
Telecommunications EngineerSee 8 salaries from all locations

$98,980

 / yr
Arc Partners
3.6
Telecommunications EngineerSee 7 salaries from all locations

$106,609

 / yr
Nexius
3.2
Telecommunications EngineerSee 7 salaries from all locations

$85,065

 / yr
Apple
4.2
Telecommunications EngineerSee 6 salaries from all locations

$179,021

 / yr
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Telecommunications Engineer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
T-Systems Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 86 salaries reported$112,050/yr
Tangent Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 74 salaries reported$43/hr
Datalogix Texas Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 46 salaries reported$43/hr
Avion Systems Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 29 salaries reported$93,066/yr
GW Communications Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 26 salaries reported$38/hr
CSaint Services Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 21 salaries reported$72,698/yr
Verizon Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 20 salaries reported$116,735/yr
AT&T Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 20 salaries reported$105,015/yr
Nokia Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 18 salaries reported$106,584/yr
Dibon Solutions Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 14 salaries reported$84,747/yr
Contelsys Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 14 salaries reported$44/hr
Mavrick Software & Telecom Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 14 salaries reported$52/hr
Telmar Network Technology Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 13 salaries reported$83,365/yr
Windstream Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 9 salaries reported$74,432/yr
Tasacom Technologies Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 8 salaries reported$49/hr
US Army Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 8 salaries reported$78,205/yr
Lumen Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 8 salaries reported$98,980/yr
Arc Partners Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 7 salaries reported$106,609/yr
Nexius Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 7 salaries reported$85,065/yr
Apple Telecommunications Engineer salaries - 6 salaries reported$179,021/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Telecommunications Engineer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Telecommunications Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $105,452, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $91,812, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $87,497, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $86,720, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $85,295.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$105,452

    12% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$91,812

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$87,497

    5% Lower than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$86,720

    6% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$85,295

    8% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Telecommunications Engineer are Apple, T-Systems, and Mavrick Software & Telecom.

AppleApple$179,021/yr
T-SystemsT-Systems$112,050/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?

Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.

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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Professional RAN Engineer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$125,000

/yr

$115K | $10K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Unified Communications Engineer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$97,200

/yr

$97K | $200

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Telecom Engineer planner

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$73,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
OSP ENGINEER

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
RAN Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$86,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
OSP ENGINEER

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$1,737

/hr

$37 | $2K

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Telecommunications Engineer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$88,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

15+ years
3 days ago
Telecommunications Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$14

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago

Telecommunications Engineer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Telecommunications Engineer is $102,442 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1087 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Telecommunications Engineer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Telecommunications Engineer in United States is $133,761 per year.

The lowest salary for a Telecommunications Engineer in United States is $79,161 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Telecommunications Engineer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Telecommunications Engineer.

Telecommunications engineering salaries are high, reflecting the field’s significant barriers to entry. A bachelor’s in engineering degree is considered a minimum qualification, although many firms strongly prefer candidates with internship experience. Once hired, telecommunications engineers typically work full time and are paid a salary with full benefits. Candidates with a Master of Engineering degree are typically paid higher salaries than candidates with only a bachelor’s degree. Successful engineers can earn a Professional Engineering (PE) license that indicates they are ready for more leadership responsibility, or they may choose to transition into a project manager role.

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Currently, around 72% of anonymous telecommunications engineers report to Glassdoor that they're satisfied with their salaries. Employees with at least five years of experience and state licenses can expect to earn a salary closer to a telecommunications engineer's maximum potential, with additional compensation totaling up to $17,495.25.

It's natural to expect your overall pay in a telecommunications engineer career to increase the longer you've been in the position. Aside from experience, pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in telecommunications is a popular option to increase your market value and take on additional responsibilities that come with higher pay. You can also work with your current manager, supervisor, or mentor and express a desire to move up within the company or to a more senior role. If your position requires travel, ensure you're being paid an additional daily allowance for food and transportation called a per diem.

Negotiating the base salary of an upcoming offer for a telecommunications engineer position or internal promotion can be stressful if you go in unprepared. Always start by seeing how much other companies are paying for someone with your level of experience, education, and skills to know the range of salary you should work within. Not every negotiation ends with one counter and an offer, so be ready to lower your offer while staying within your determined range. Use terms like "value" and "contributions" to emphasize the positive impact your work will have if you're the one to fill the position.

About 71.69% of Telecommunications Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $17,495 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Telecommunications Engineer in United States as a good salary.

Telecommunications Engineer professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $62,807 and $169,047 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $102,442 following the average career path of a Telecommunications Engineer.

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