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How much does Entry Level Electrical Engineer make?
Total pay range
$76K - $127K/yr
$98K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$64K - $105K/yrBase pay
$12K - $22K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025129 Salaries submitted
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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.
Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Entry Level Electrical Engineer in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $102,316, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $84,564 and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $83,685.
Aerospace & Defense
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Entry Level Electrical Engineer are RTX and Boeing.
Recent salaries shared by Entry Level Electrical Engineer
34 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
Entry Level Electrical Engineer
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1-3 years
$43K - $50K/yr
Garden Grove, CA
submitted on Apr 12, 2021
$43K - $50K/yr
Entry Level Electrical Engineer
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0-1 year
$33K - $38K/yr
San Antonio, TX
submitted on Mar 26, 2021
$33K - $38K/yr
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Entry Level Electrical Engineer
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0-1 year
$55K - $63K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jan 11, 2021
$55K - $63K/yr
Entry Level Electrical Engineer
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0-1 year
$55K - $64K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Dec 13, 2020
$55K - $64K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Entry Level Electrical Engineer salaries
The average salary for Entry Level Electrical Engineer is $97,649 per year or $47 per hour, with top earners making up to $160,711 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $75,546 (25th percentile) to $127,307 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 129 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Entry Level Electrical Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Entry Level Electrical Engineer is $127,307 per year, $10,609 per month or $61 per hour.
The lowest salary for Entry Level Electrical Engineer is $75,546 per year, $6,296 per month or $36 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Entry Level Electrical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $97,649 per year (estimate) and goes up to $229,181 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.