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How much does Sr Engineer make?
Total pay range
$137K - $218K/yr
$171K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$104K - $158K/yrBase pay
$32K - $60K/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 Sr Engineer in United States are Telecommunications with a median total pay of $172,403, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $158,557, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $158,240, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $150,533, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $145,058.
Telecommunications
The top paying company in Telecommunications for Sr Engineer is T-Mobile.
Frequently asked questions about Sr. Engineer salaries
The average salary for Sr. Engineer is $171,472 per year or $82 per hour, with top earners making up to $269,570 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $136,551 (25th percentile) to $218,452 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3203 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Sr. Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Sr. Engineer is $218,452 per year, $18,204 per month or $105 per hour.
The lowest salary for Sr. Engineer is $136,551 per year, $11,379 per month or $66 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Sr. Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $94,344 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,659 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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