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How much does Lead Design Engineer make?
Total pay range
$109K - $182K/yr
$140K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$89K - $145K/yrBase pay
$20K - $37K/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.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lead Design Engineer in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $144,294, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $139,752, Information Technology with a median total pay of $135,098, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $121,834, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $118,873.
Retail & Wholesale
The top paying company in Retail & Wholesale for Lead Design Engineer is Target.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Design Engineer salaries
The average salary for Lead Design Engineer is $140,432 per year or $68 per hour, with top earners making up to $228,536 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $109,416 (25th percentile) to $182,072 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 406 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Design Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Lead Design Engineer is $182,072 per year, $15,173 per month or $88 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Design Engineer is $109,416 per year, $9,118 per month or $53 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,480 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,359 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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