Capital One employees working as a Distinguished Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of Distinguished Engineer professionals at Capital One worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Distinguished Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $221,426 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,431 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Distinguished Engineer at Capital One is $375,431 per year or $180 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $687,038 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $281,573 (25th percentile) and $520,849 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 52 salaries submitted by Capital One Distinguished Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Distinguished Engineer professionals typically earn between $135 and $250 per hour.
Distinguished Engineer professionals typically earn between $23,464 and $43,404 monthly.