Akamai employees working as Performance Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Performance Engineer professionals at Akamai worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Performance Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Performance Engineer at Akamai is $154,249 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $234,612 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $124,602 (25th percentile) and $192,817 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Akamai Performance Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Performance Engineer professionals typically earn between $60 and $93 per hour.
Performance Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,383 and $16,068 monthly.