Design Engineer, Senior Salary in the United States

Design Engineer, Senior Salary

How much does a Design Engineer, Senior make in the United States? The average Design Engineer, Senior salary in the United States is $112,030 as of May 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $101,890 and $124,380. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Design Engineer, Senior Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Design Engineer, Senior Salary $92,658 US May 25, 2023
25th Percentile Design Engineer, Senior Salary $101,890 US May 25, 2023
50th Percentile Design Engineer, Senior Salary $112,030 US May 25, 2023
75th Percentile Design Engineer, Senior Salary $124,380 US May 25, 2023
90th Percentile Design Engineer, Senior Salary $135,624 US May 25, 2023
25% $101,890 10% $92,658 90% $135,624 75% $124,380 $112,030 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Design Engineer, Senior evaluates and recommends specifications and ensures products meet the technical and functional requirements. Designs, develops, and enhances new and existing products/product lines. Being a Design Engineer, Senior performs feasability, functional, and quality testing of designs. Recommends and follows reliable, efficient, and cost-effective procedures. In addition, Design Engineer, Senior works with other members of the engineering staff to ensure project milestones are met and that projects are completed according to established timelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Design Engineer, Senior work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a Design Engineer, Senior typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

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    Design Engineer, Intermediate

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Design Engineer, Senior

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Design Engineer - Project Lead

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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