NPR employees working as Audio Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Audio Engineer professionals at NPR worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Audio Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $71,552 per year (estimate) and goes up to $186,061 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Audio Engineer at NPR is $71,552 per year or $34 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $117,285 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $55,437 (25th percentile) and $93,051 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by NPR Audio Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Audio Engineer professionals typically earn between $27 and $45 per hour.
Audio Engineer professionals typically earn between $4,620 and $7,754 monthly.
Audio Engineer with an estimated total pay of $54K - $85K/yr
