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.
Recent salaries shared by Build Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Build Engineer
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1-3 years
$117K/yr
($96K • $21K)
Brownsville, TX
submitted on Jul 15, 2024
$117K/yr
$96K • $21K
Build Engineer
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1-3 years
$49K/yr
($49K • $0)
San Diego, CA
submitted on Jun 6, 2024
$49K/yr
$49K • $0
Build Engineer
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4-6 years
$203K - $237K/yr
Mountain View, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$203K - $237K/yr
Build Engineer
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4-6 years
$126K - $147K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Apr 25, 2024
$126K - $147K/yr
Build Engineer
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0-1 year
$106K - $123K/yr
Redmond, WA
submitted on Feb 22, 2024
$106K - $123K/yr
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Build Engineer
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0-1 year
$120K/yr
($96K • $24K)
Hawthorne, CA
submitted on Dec 5, 2023
$120K/yr
$96K • $24K
Build Engineer
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0-1 year
$74K - $86K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Oct 29, 2023
$74K - $86K/yr
Build Engineer
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10-14 years
$96K/yr
($96K • $0)
Redmond, WA
submitted on Oct 26, 2023
$96K/yr
$96K • $0
Build Engineer
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4-6 years
$255K/yr
($161K • $94K)
Seattle, WA
submitted on Oct 19, 2023
$255K/yr
$161K • $94K
Build Engineer
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1-3 years
$73K/yr
($73K • $0)
Oxford, NC
submitted on Oct 19, 2023
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Build Engineer in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $170,716, Information Technology with a median total pay of $148,276, Real Estate with a median total pay of $138,195 and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $125,014.
Aerospace & Defense
The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Build Engineer is SpaceX.
Frequently asked questions about Build Engineer salaries
The average salary for Build Engineer is $146,217 per year or $70 per hour, with top earners making up to $215,172 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $120,208 (25th percentile) to $179,538 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 277 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Build Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Build Engineer is $179,538 per year, $14,961 per month or $86 per hour.
The lowest salary for Build Engineer is $120,208 per year, $10,017 per month or $58 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Build Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $72,491 per year (estimate) and goes up to $181,485 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.