Xcel Energy employees working as Distribution Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Distribution Design Engineer professionals at Xcel Energy worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Distribution Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,456 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,116 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Distribution Design Engineer at Xcel Energy is $118,256 per year or $57 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $212,103 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $88,692 (25th percentile) and $161,578 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by Xcel Energy Distribution Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Distribution Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $43 and $78 per hour.
Distribution Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,391 and $13,465 monthly.
Design Engineer with an estimated total pay of $86K - $118K/yr