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 Distinguished 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
Distinguished Engineer
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1-3 years
$376K/yr
($235K • $141K)
Hartford, CT
submitted on Jan 7, 2026
$376K/yr
$235K • $141K
Distinguished Engineer
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15+ years
$419K/yr
($278K • $141K)
Round Rock, TX
submitted on Dec 15, 2025
$419K/yr
$278K • $141K
Distinguished Engineer
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15+ years
$356K/yr
($280K • $76K)
Minneapolis, MN
submitted on Dec 8, 2025
$356K/yr
$280K • $76K
Distinguished Engineer
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15+ years
$242K/yr
($189K • $53K)
Boston, MA
submitted on Dec 2, 2025
$242K/yr
$189K • $53K
Distinguished Engineer
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15+ years
$1M/yr
($338K • $857K)
Austin, TX
submitted on Nov 5, 2025
$1M/yr
$338K • $857K
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Distinguished Engineer
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15+ years
$199K/yr
($157K • $42K)
Branchburg, NJ
submitted on Nov 2, 2025
$199K/yr
$157K • $42K
Distinguished Engineer
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15+ years
$553K - $644K/yr
Portland, OR
submitted on Oct 25, 2025
$553K - $644K/yr
Distinguished Engineer
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15+ years
$245K - $285K/yr
Philadelphia, PA
submitted on Oct 2, 2025
$245K - $285K/yr
Distinguished Engineer
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15+ years
$361K/yr
($268K • $93K)
McLean, VA
submitted on Sep 5, 2025
$361K/yr
$268K • $93K
Distinguished Engineer
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15+ years
$359K - $418K/yr
Bentonville, AR
submitted on Sep 2, 2025
$359K - $418K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Distinguished Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $397,567, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $296,996, Financial Services with a median total pay of $267,691 and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $211,314.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Distinguished Engineer are NVIDIA, Ampere Computing, and Intuit.
Frequently asked questions about Distinguished Engineer salaries
The average salary for Distinguished Engineer is $378,587 per year or $182 per hour, with top earners making up to $692,815 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $283,940 (25th percentile) to $527,001 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 546 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Distinguished Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Distinguished Engineer is $527,001 per year, $43,917 per month or $253 per hour.
The lowest salary for Distinguished Engineer is $283,940 per year, $23,662 per month or $137 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Distinguished Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $220,790 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Dell Technologies
Juniper Networks
Intuit
Medtronic
CommScope