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 Junior 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
Junior Engineer
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4-6 years
$90K/yr
($84K • $6K)
Grand Rapids, MI
submitted on Dec 18, 2025
$90K/yr
$84K • $6K
Junior Engineer
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1-3 years
$65K/yr
($61K • $4K)
Woburn, MA
submitted on Dec 14, 2025
$65K/yr
$61K • $4K
Junior Engineer
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1-3 years
$112K/yr
($112K • $0)
San Jose, CA
submitted on Dec 12, 2025
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
Junior Engineer
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4-6 years
$51K/yr
($51K • $0)
San Diego, CA
submitted on Dec 8, 2025
$51K/yr
$51K • $0
Junior Engineer
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1-3 years
$46K - $54K/yr
Englewood, CO
submitted on Nov 30, 2025
$46K - $54K/yr
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Junior Engineer
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1-3 years
$62K/yr
($61K • $1K)
Fairfield, NJ
submitted on Nov 17, 2025
$62K/yr
$61K • $1K
Junior Engineer
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4-6 years
$100K - $117K/yr
Eglin AFB, FL
submitted on Nov 9, 2025
$100K - $117K/yr
Junior Engineer
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1-3 years
$115K/yr
($115K • $0)
Oakland, CA
submitted on Oct 27, 2025
$115K/yr
$115K • $0
Junior Engineer
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1-3 years
$103K/yr
($103K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Oct 26, 2025
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Junior Engineer
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1-3 years
$74K - $86K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Oct 22, 2025
$74K - $86K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Junior Engineer in United States are Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $113,150, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $109,255, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $106,201, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $105,870, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $104,062.
Transportation & Logistics
The top paying company in Transportation & Logistics for Junior Engineer is Bart.
Frequently asked questions about Junior Engineer salaries
The average salary for Junior Engineer is $104,109 per year or $50 per hour, with top earners making up to $172,716 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $80,329 (25th percentile) to $136,415 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 854 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Junior Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Junior Engineer is $136,415 per year, $11,368 per month or $66 per hour.
The lowest salary for Junior Engineer is $80,329 per year, $6,694 per month or $39 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Junior Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,845 per year (estimate) and goes up to $273,304 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.