Leidos employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 9% lower than the average of Design Engineer professionals at Leidos worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,496 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,542 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at Leidos is $122,473 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,458 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,988 (25th percentile) and $156,277 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by Leidos 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 $8,082 and $13,023 monthly.