3M employees working as Senior Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Design Engineer professionals at 3M worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,496 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,542 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Design Engineer at 3M is $167,771 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $262,136 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,797 (25th percentile) and $212,900 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by 3M Senior Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $64 and $102 per hour.
Senior Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,150 and $17,742 monthly.
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