General Atomics employees working as Project Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 31 ratings. This is in line with the average of Project Engineer professionals at General Atomics worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,243 per year (estimate) and goes up to $224,439 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer at General Atomics is $107,357 per year or $52 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,876 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $84,848 (25th percentile) and $137,063 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 96 salaries submitted by General Atomics Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $41 and $66 per hour.
Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,071 and $11,422 monthly.