What are the main factors that influence an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's salary?

An Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's salary grows with experience: an Intermediate Engineer (2-4 years)earns $92,118, a Senior Engineer (4-7 years)earns $110,730, an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead (7+ years)earns $140,158, an Engineer - Expert/Consultant (7-10 years)earns $161,822, a General Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $187,040,

What are the highest paying states for an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead?

Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead roles are District of Columbia $155,200, California $154,600, Massachusetts $152,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead roles make?

Salaries for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead level roles vary by specialization: Lead Algorithm Engineer: $193,400; Lead AI Engineer: $193,393; Lead DevOps Engineer: $187,303; lead cloud engineer: $180,701; Lead .Net Engineer: $168,799.

How do different companies affect an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead in the United States is $140,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $155,675
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,700 to $148,300
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $122,051

10% $122,051

50% (Median) $140,200

90% $155,675

Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,300	$12,358	$2,852	$71
Average	$140,200	$11,683	$2,696	$67
25th Percentile	$130,700	$10,892	$2,513	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salaries

An Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Intermediate Engineer (2-4 years): $92,118
Senior Engineer (4-7 years): $110,730
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead (7+ years): $140,158
Engineer - Expert/Consultant (7-10 years): $161,822
General Engineer VI (10-12 years): $187,040

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Intermediate Engineer	2-4 years	$92,118
Senior Engineer	4-7 years	$110,730
Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead	7+ years	$140,158
Engineer - Expert/Consultant	7-10 years	$161,822
General Engineer VI	10-12 years	$187,040

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How Do Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Engineer - Specialist/Project Leads. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $155,200.
California: $154,600.
Massachusetts: $152,600.

District of Columbia $155,200

California $154,600

Massachusetts $152,600

Washington $152,000

New Jersey $152,000

Alaska $151,800

Connecticut $149,800

New York $149,100

Hawaii $146,500

Rhode Island $145,400

Maryland $144,600

Minnesota $143,500

Colorado $143,100

Illinois $142,900

Oregon $142,400

Delaware $142,000

New Hampshire $141,700

Virginia $141,200

Pennsylvania $139,600

Nevada $138,800

North Dakota $138,500

Michigan $138,100

Wisconsin $137,900

Vermont $137,600

Texas $136,800

Maine $136,700

Arizona $136,600

Ohio $136,500

Georgia $135,200

Indiana $134,600

Wyoming $134,500

Utah $134,300

Iowa $134,200

Kansas $133,500

Louisiana $133,300

North Carolina $133,200

Missouri $133,200

Florida $132,700

Montana $132,400

Nebraska $132,100

Kentucky $131,900

South Carolina $131,400

Tennessee $131,000

Idaho $130,900

New Mexico $129,900

Oklahoma $129,600

Alabama $128,800

South Dakota $127,400

Arkansas $126,700

West Virginia $126,300

Mississippi $125,000

Top Paying Cities for Engineer - Specialist/Project Leads

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $176,800
San Francisco: $174,900
Oakland: $171,200

San Jose, CA $176,800

San Francisco, CA $174,900

Oakland, CA $171,200

New York, NY $161,400

Paramus, NJ $159,500

Queens Village, NY $159,500

Passaic, NJ $159,300

Bergenfield, NJ $159,300

Stamford, CT $159,000

Huntington, NY $158,900

Newark, NJ $157,900

Bridgeport, CT $157,600

Vallejo, CA $157,300

New Brunswick, NJ $157,300

Petaluma, CA $157,200

Middlesex, NJ $156,900

Somerset, NJ $156,800

Santa Cruz, CA $156,600

Boston, MA $155,800

Monterey, CA $155,300

Seattle, WA $155,000

Santa Rosa, CA $155,000

Los Angeles, CA $154,900

Juneau, AK $154,500

Washington, DC $154,400

Orange, CA $153,900

Santa Ana, CA $153,500

Long Beach, CA $153,400

Anaheim, CA $153,400

Anchorage, AK $153,300

Santa Maria, CA $152,900

Everett, WA $152,800

Danbury, CT $152,300

Bremerton, WA $152,100

Tacoma, WA $151,600

New Suffolk, NY $151,600

Sacramento, CA $151,600

Santa Barbara, CA $151,400

Trenton, NJ $151,300

San Diego, CA $151,300

Brockton, MA $151,100

Fairbanks, AK $150,800

Lompoc, CA $150,400

Lowell, MA $150,300

Ventura, CA $150,300

Nashua, NH $150,300

Stockton, CA $150,300

Modesto, CA $149,200

Poughkeepsie, NY $148,900

Kennewick, WA $148,700

Olympia, WA $148,700

New Haven, CT $148,600

Lawrence, MA $148,100

Hartford, CT $148,000

Riverside, CA $147,900

New Bedford, MA $147,800

Richland, WA $147,800

Bakersfield, CA $147,600

New London, CT $147,500

Atlantic City, NJ $147,500

San Bernardino, CA $147,500

New Britain, CT $147,500

Norwich, CT $147,400

Portsmouth, NH $147,400

Boulder, CO $147,100

Portland, OR $146,900

Worcester, MA $146,900

Minneapolis, MN $146,500

Philadelphia, PA $146,300

Honolulu, HI $145,800

Saint Paul, MN $145,700

Vineland, NJ $145,700

Providence, RI $145,300

Chicago, IL $144,900

Bellingham, WA $144,700

Baltimore, MD $144,600

Springfield, MA $144,600

Chico, CA $144,200

Pittsfield, MA $143,800

Manchester, NH $143,600

Spokane, WA $143,000

Denver, CO $142,900

Albany, NY $142,300

Troy, NY $142,200

Nassau, NY $142,100

Schenectady, NY $141,900

Wilmington, DE $141,800

Salem, OR $141,600

Burlington, VT $141,600

Portland, ME $141,100

Yakima, WA $141,000

Rochester, MN $140,600

Reno, NV $140,500

Fresno, CA $140,500

Milwaukee, WI $140,400

Allentown, PA $140,200

Detroit, MI $140,200

Ann Arbor, MI $140,200

Carson City, NV $139,900

Colorado Springs, CO $139,900

Syracuse, NY $139,900

Houston, TX $139,700

Eugene, OR $139,600

Gary, IN $139,400

Springfield, OR $139,300

Bismarck, ND $139,300

Galveston, TX $139,200

Medford, OR $139,000

Concord, NH $138,900

Fort Collins, CO $138,900

Austin, TX $138,800

Mesa, AZ $138,500

Reading, PA $138,500

Phoenix, AZ $138,500

Dallas, TX $138,500

Saint Cloud, MN $138,300

Madison, WI $138,100

Utica, NY $137,800

Raleigh, NC $137,500

Rochester, NY $137,500

Des Moines, IA $137,500

Atlanta, GA $137,300

Battle Creek, MI $137,300

Salt Lake City, UT $137,200

Lancaster, PA $137,000

Harrisburg, PA $136,800

Kansas City, MO $136,700

Boca Raton, FL $136,600

Columbus, OH $136,600

Champaign, IL $136,600

Kansas City, KS $136,600

Fort Worth, TX $136,600

Pittsburgh, PA $136,500

Richmond, VA $136,500

Indianapolis, IN $136,400

Cleveland, OH $136,400

Las Vegas, NV $136,200

Cincinnati, OH $136,200

Petersburg, VA $136,000

Huntsville, AL $135,800

Lansing, MI $135,700

Lebanon, PA $135,700

Pueblo, CO $135,700

Appleton, WI $135,700

Buffalo, NY $135,600

Dayton, OH $135,600

Racine, WI $135,500

Charlotte, NC $135,500

Saint Louis, MO $135,500

York, PA $135,400

Elkhart, IN $135,400

Gastonia, NC $135,400

Billings, MT $135,300

Beaumont, TX $135,300

Lorain, OH $135,300

Toledo, OH $135,200

Benton Harbor, MI $135,200

Rockford, IL $135,100

Rock Hill, SC $135,100

Binghamton, NY $135,100

Springfield, IL $135,000

Elyria, OH $135,000

Fargo, ND $135,000

Flagstaff, AZ $134,900

Fort Lauderdale, FL $134,800

Duluth, MN $134,700

Miami, FL $134,700

Cheyenne, WY $134,600

Grand Forks, ND $134,600

Bangor, ME $134,300

Cedar Rapids, IA $134,200

Durham, NC $134,100

Louisville, KY $134,100

Grand Rapids, MI $134,100

Hialeah, FL $134,000

Casper, WY $133,800

Scranton, PA $133,700

Akron, OH $133,600

New Orleans, LA $133,600

Virginia Beach, VA $133,600

Peoria, IL $133,400

Sarasota, FL $133,300

Nashville, TN $133,200

Omaha, NE $133,200

Green Bay, WI $133,200

Baton Rouge, LA $133,200

Davenport, IA $133,100

Charleston, SC $133,100

Jamestown, NY $133,100

Tucson, AZ $133,000

Saint Petersburg, FL $132,900

Tampa, FL $132,900

Port Arthur, TX $132,800

Bradenton, FL $132,800

Evansville, IN $132,800

Santa Fe, NM $132,500

Clearwater, FL $132,200

Orlando, FL $132,200

La Crosse, WI $131,900

Canton, OH $131,900

Albuquerque, NM $131,800

Newport News, VA $131,800

High Point, NC $131,800

Ogden, UT $131,700

Corpus Christi, TX $131,600

Laramie, WY $131,500

Norfolk, VA $131,500

Rock Island, IL $131,400

Saginaw, MI $131,400

Jacksonville, FL $131,400

Salisbury, NC $131,400

Boise, ID $131,300

Moline, IL $131,300

Memphis, TN $131,200

Fort Myers, FL $131,200

Tulsa, OK $131,100

Waterloo, IA $131,000

Spartanburg, SC $130,900

Lincoln, NE $130,800

Fort Wayne, IN $130,800

Provo, UT $130,800

Cedar Falls, IA $130,600

San Antonio, TX $130,600

Greensboro, NC $130,500

South Bend, IN $130,500

Birmingham, AL $130,300

Savannah, GA $130,300

Muskegon, MI $130,300

Winston Salem, NC $130,200

Lake Charles, LA $129,900

Augusta, GA $129,800

Anderson, IN $129,800

Lexington, KY $129,800

Greenville, SC $129,800

Wichita, KS $129,600

Lima, OH $129,600

Tuscaloosa, AL $129,600

Springfield, OH $129,500

Columbia, SC $129,500

Asheville, NC $129,200

Bloomington, IN $129,100

Knoxville, TN $128,600

Shreveport, LA $128,600

Wilmington, NC $128,400

Roanoke, VA $128,400

Topeka, KS $128,200

Frankfort, KY $128,200

Oklahoma City, OK $128,100

Chillicothe, OH $128,000

Longview, TX $128,000

Melbourne, FL $128,000

Sioux Falls, SD $127,800

Mobile, AL $127,800

Terre Haute, IN $127,700

Altoona, PA $127,600

Amarillo, TX $127,500

Killeen, TX $127,500

Fayetteville, AR $127,400

Chattanooga, TN $127,300

Sioux City, IA $127,200

Idaho Falls, ID $127,200

Lynchburg, VA $127,100

Gainesville, FL $126,900

Portsmouth, OH $126,800

Little Rock, AR $126,800

Lafayette, LA $126,700

Youngstown, OH $126,700

Temple, TX $126,600

Pensacola, FL $126,600

Daytona Beach, FL $126,600

Clarksville, TN $126,600

Hopkinsville, KY $126,200

Erie, PA $126,200

Florence, SC $126,100

Charleston, WV $125,900

Great Falls, MT $125,800

Fayetteville, NC $125,600

Tallahassee, FL $125,600

Macon, GA $125,600

Waco, TX $125,500

Helena, MT $125,400

Pine Bluff, AR $125,400

Vincennes, IN $125,200

Lubbock, TX $125,200

Alamogordo, NM $125,100

Twin Falls, ID $125,000

Rapid City, SD $124,900

Greenville, MS $124,700

Jackson, MS $124,700

Huntington, WV $124,700

Parkersburg, WV $124,500

Montgomery, AL $124,500

Wichita Falls, TX $124,300

Springfield, MO $124,300

Biloxi, MS $124,300

Monroe, LA $124,100

Columbus, GA $124,000

Sumter, SC $124,000

Johnstown, PA $124,000

Pascagoula, MS $123,700

Abilene, TX $123,700

Kingsport, TN $123,300

Albany, GA $123,300

Gulfport, MS $123,300

Alexandria, LA $122,800

Fort Smith, AR $122,500

El Paso, TX $122,100

Las Cruces, NM $121,500

Harlingen, TX $121,100

Pocatello, ID $121,100

Florence, AL $120,900

Brownsville, TX $120,900

Mcallen, TX $120,600

Dothan, AL $120,400

Columbus, MS $119,600

Altus, OK $118,900

Lawton, OK $118,600

Pierre, SD $118,100

What Skills Can Increase an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 4.9% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
AWS (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
Programming (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	4.9%
AWS	1.93%
Programming	1.37%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's salary.

Oracle: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Docker: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Oracle	$155,622	11%
AWS	$151,416	8%
Docker	$150,014	7%

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Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $156,679. While startup companies pay approximate $132,535.

Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$132,535
Growth Stage	51~500	$140,169
Established	501~5000	$151,294
Enterprise	5000+	$156,679

Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$168,240	$81.0	20%

How Education impacts an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engineer - Specialist/Project Leads enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead with a Bachelor's Degree is between $129,767 and $135,901).

Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salaries by Degree Level

$137,100
$136,100
$135,000
$134,000
$133,000
$131,900
$130,900
$129,800

Typical Education for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.2%
High School	2.5%
Associates	2.7%
Bachelors	39.8%
Masters	40.9%
Doctorate	13.9%

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Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$130,700

Average $140,200/year

$148,300

$10,892

Average $11,683/month

$12,358

$2,513

Average $2,696/week

$2,852

$63

Average $67/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$148,300	$12,358	$2,852	$71
Average	$140,200	$11,683	$2,696	$67
25th Percentile	$130,700	$10,892	$2,513	$63

Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Aviation Engineer V	$162,800	16%
Aerospace Aviation Engineer V	$161,820	15%
Engineer - Expert/Consultant	$161,900	15%
GNC Engineer V	$168,600	20%

Salary Trends for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead

Salaries for an Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $136,598 in 2023 to around $133,796 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead salary trends, .

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Common company salaries for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead

Here are companies hiring for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Engineer - Specialist/Project Lead roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. Do project managers make 200k?

The best Project Manager jobs can pay up to $148,100 per year. Project managers coordinate tasks to complete a plan of action for their employer. Working on a team, the project manager oversees production from the planning stages through completion. Salaries typically range from $125,300 to $136,600, depending on experience and responsibilities.

3. What is the salary of a lead engineer?

The salary for a Lead Engineer ranges from $125,300 to $148,100, with an average (mid) salary of $136,600. This reflects the compensation structure for the role, indicating a competitive pay scale for experienced professionals in this field.

4. Is project specialist a good job?

A career as a Project Specialist can be quite rewarding, with a salary range from $125,300 to $148,100, depending on experience and expertise. This dynamic field offers numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, making it an attractive option for those looking to grow in their careers.

5. Do engineers make 300k a year?

Engineers, particularly in specialist or project lead roles, typically earn between $125,300 and $148,100 annually. While some highly experienced professionals may approach higher salaries, the standard range does not reach $300,000. If you are a skilled engineer with a strong background, we encourage you to explore opportunities within this salary range.

6. How much does a lead engineer make vs senior engineer?

Lead engineers, specifically in specialist or project lead roles, earn between $125,300 and $148,100 annually, with a mid-salary of $136,600. In comparison, senior engineers typically earn between $82,000 and $144,000 annually. This highlights the higher earning potential for lead engineers in specialized positions.

7. Do project managers make 200k?

Project managers typically earn between $125,300 and $148,100 annually, with a mid-salary of $136,600. While some high-level positions may approach $200,000, the majority of project managers earn within this range, coordinating tasks to execute plans effectively for their employers.

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