Verizon employees working as Distinguished Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 62 ratings. This is 13% higher than the average of Distinguished Engineer professionals at Verizon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Distinguished Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $220,897 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,011 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Distinguished Engineer at Verizon is $378,083 per year or $182 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $691,893 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $283,563 (25th percentile) and $526,014 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 63 salaries submitted by Verizon Distinguished Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Distinguished Engineer professionals typically earn between $136 and $253 per hour.
Distinguished Engineer professionals typically earn between $23,630 and $43,834 monthly.