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How much does Distinguished Engineer make?
Total pay range
$284K - $527K/yr
$379K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$166K - $307K/yrBase pay
$118K - $220K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
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.
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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 $378,659 per year or $182 per hour, with top earners making up to $692,946 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $283,994 (25th percentile) to $527,142 (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 $527,142 per year, $43,928 per month or $253 per hour.
The lowest salary for Distinguished Engineer is $283,994 per year, $23,666 per month or $137 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Distinguished Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $220,777 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,659 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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