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How much does a Design Engineer, Senior make in the United States? The average Design Engineer, Senior salary in the United States is $115,200 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $104,770 and $127,910. 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.

Design Engineer, Senior Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Design Engineer, Senior Salary $95,274 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Design Engineer, Senior Salary $104,770 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Design Engineer, Senior Salary $115,200 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Design Engineer, Senior Salary $127,910 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Design Engineer, Senior Salary $139,482 US March 26, 2024
25% $104,770 10% $95,274 90% $139,482 75% $127,910 $115,200 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 2024 Salary.com)

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