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How much does Reliability Engineer make?
Total pay range
$121K - $175K/yr
$144K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$98K - $133K/yrBase pay
$23K - $42K/yrAdditional pay
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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.
Reliability Engineer salary in US
A Reliability Engineer salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Reliability Engineer in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $68,061 to $121,033 per year, based on 5 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Reliability Engineer in US can make a salary range of $72,360 to $151,231 with at least 8 years of experience, based on 3,755 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Reliability Engineer gets the highest compensation are Juniper Networks, Inc., Two Sigma and Bloomberg L.P.. Bigger companies typically pay 14.59% more than smaller companies for a Reliability Engineer.
Recent salaries shared by Reliability 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
Reliability Engineer
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1-3 years
$80K - $92K/yr
Delaware, OH
submitted on Jul 8, 2026
$80K - $92K/yr
Reliability Engineer
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4-6 years
$97K - $113K/yr
Olathe, KS
submitted on Jul 6, 2026
$97K - $113K/yr
Reliability Engineer
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1-3 years
$111K - $129K/yr
San Jose, CA
submitted on Jul 2, 2026
$111K - $129K/yr
Reliability Engineer
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15+ years
$136K - $158K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jun 30, 2026
$136K - $158K/yr
Reliability Engineer
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1-3 years
$124K - $144K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Jun 29, 2026
$124K - $144K/yr
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Reliability Engineer
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1-3 years
$81K/yr
($76K • $5K)
Milwaukee, WI
submitted on Jun 27, 2026
$81K/yr
$76K • $5K
Reliability Engineer
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4-6 years
$102K - $118K/yr
Dallas, TX
submitted on Jun 27, 2026
$102K - $118K/yr
Reliability Engineer
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1-3 years
$100K - $116K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on Jun 13, 2026
$100K - $116K/yr
Reliability Engineer
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1-3 years
$82K - $95K/yr
Denver, CO
submitted on Jun 6, 2026
$82K - $95K/yr
Reliability Engineer
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1-3 years
$110K - $128K/yr
Redmond, WA
submitted on May 26, 2026
$110K - $128K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Reliability Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $145,050, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $130,387, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $124,892, Financial Services with a median total pay of $124,703, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $123,645.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Reliability Engineer are Meta, Google, and Apple.
Frequently asked questions about Reliability Engineer salaries
The average salary for Reliability Engineer is $144,322 per year or $69 per hour, with top earners making up to $207,527 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $120,694 (25th percentile) to $175,111 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3032 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Reliability Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Reliability Engineer is $175,111 per year, $14,593 per month or $84 per hour.
The lowest salary for Reliability Engineer is $120,694 per year, $10,058 per month or $58 per hour.