Engineer salary in United States
How much does an Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
$101,281
Average $101,281
Low $62,031
High $165,366
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a engineer is $101,281 per year in the United States. 18.8k salaries reported, updated at April 22, 2024
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Job openings in United States
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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Top companies for Engineers in United States
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Highest paying cities for Engineers near United States
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Where can an Engineer earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Engineers
Most recommended license
Architecture License(earn +36.68% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 22366.67% since 2018. Engineers with this license earn +36.68% more than the average base salary, which is $101,281 per year.
Job Trend
Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
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2017 | 1 | increase by 1 |
2018 | 9 | increase by 800.00% |
2019 | 2022 | increase by 22366.67% |
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Most common benefits for Engineers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Stock options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Unlimited paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
- Work from home
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 8,890 ratings62% of Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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Common questions about salaries for an Engineer
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