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How much does Technical Engineer make?
Total pay range
$87K - $146K/yr
$113K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$74K - $123K/yrBase pay
$13K - $24K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025905 Salaries submitted
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Technical Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $114,402, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $112,528, Healthcare with a median total pay of $104,339, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $101,713, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $95,019.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Technical Engineer are Synopsys, Cisco, and Imperva.
Frequently asked questions about Technical Engineer salaries
The average salary for Technical Engineer is $112,555 per year or $54 per hour, with top earners making up to $184,480 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $87,234 (25th percentile) to $146,388 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 905 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Technical Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Technical Engineer is $146,388 per year, $12,199 per month or $70 per hour.
The lowest salary for Technical Engineer is $87,234 per year, $7,270 per month or $42 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Technical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $107,279 per year (estimate) and goes up to $145,398 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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