GE employees working as Lead Project Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lead Project Engineer professionals at GE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,613 per year (estimate) and goes up to $224,769 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Project Engineer at GE is $145,032 per year or $70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $222,258 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $116,728 (25th percentile) and $182,053 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by GE Lead Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $56 and $88 per hour.
Lead Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,727 and $15,171 monthly.
