Rio Tinto employees working as Process Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 7% higher than the average of Process Engineer professionals at Rio Tinto worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Process Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,901 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,079 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Process Engineer at Rio Tinto is $127,209 per year or $61 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $199,632 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $101,228 (25th percentile) and $161,821 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 21 salaries submitted by Rio Tinto Process Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $49 and $78 per hour.
Process Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,436 and $13,485 monthly.
