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.
RF Engineer salary in US
A RF Engineer salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A RF Engineer in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $53,234 to $100,569 per year, based on 8 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced RF Engineer in US can make a salary range of $87,915 to $178,551 with at least 8 years of experience, based on 93 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a RF Engineer gets the highest compensation are SMA, Inc., General Atomics and NVIDIA Corporation. Bigger companies typically pay 31.75% more than smaller companies for a RF Engineer.
Recent salaries shared by Rf Engineer
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
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Location
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
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RF Engineer
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1-3 years
$93K - $107K/yr
Auburn Hills, MI
submitted on Jul 7, 2026
$93K - $107K/yr
RF Engineer
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1-3 years
$66K - $77K/yr
Auburn, NH
submitted on Jun 17, 2026
$66K - $77K/yr
RF Engineer
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10-14 years
$112K/yr
($112K • $0)
Las Vegas, NV
submitted on Jun 16, 2026
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
RF Engineer
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1-3 years
$49K - $57K/yr
Plano, TX
submitted on Jun 11, 2026
$49K - $57K/yr
RF Engineer
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7-9 years
$193K/yr
($193K • $0)
Menlo Park, CA
submitted on May 18, 2026
$193K/yr
$193K • $0
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RF Engineer
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7-9 years
$125K/yr
($111K • $14K)
Bellevue, WA
submitted on May 13, 2026
$125K/yr
$111K • $14K
RF Engineer
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10-14 years
$147K/yr
($147K • $0)
Beverly, MA
submitted on May 11, 2026
$147K/yr
$147K • $0
RF Engineer
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10-14 years
$71K/yr
($71K • $0)
Charlottesville, VA
submitted on May 2, 2026
$71K/yr
$71K • $0
RF Engineer
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10-14 years
$126K - $146K/yr
Greenlawn, NY
submitted on Apr 25, 2026
$126K - $146K/yr
RF Engineer
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1-3 years
$88K/yr
($88K • $0)
Mountain View, WY
submitted on Apr 10, 2026
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Rf Engineer in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $126,560, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $121,196, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $120,350, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $117,396, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $115,542.
Frequently asked questions about RF Engineer salaries
The average salary for RF Engineer is $131,220 per year or $63 per hour, with top earners making up to $199,915 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $105,904 (25th percentile) to $164,176 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 4379 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by RF Engineer employees.
The highest salary for RF Engineer is $164,176 per year, $13,681 per month or $79 per hour.
The lowest salary for RF Engineer is $105,904 per year, $8,825 per month or $51 per hour.
The salary trajectory of RF Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $126,281 per year (estimate) and goes up to $259,230 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.