IBM employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 36% lower than the average of Design Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,484 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,403 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at IBM is $122,456 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,448 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,971 (25th percentile) and $156,263 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 16 salaries submitted by IBM Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,081 and $13,022 monthly.
Design Engineer with an estimated total pay of $103K - $155K/yr
