GE employees working as Lead Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Lead Design Engineer professionals at GE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,492 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,495 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Design Engineer at GE is $140,477 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $228,576 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $109,460 (25th percentile) and $182,116 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 47 salaries submitted by GE Lead Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $53 and $88 per hour.
Lead Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,122 and $15,176 monthly.
