How much does an Engineer IV make in the United States? The average Engineer IV salary in the United States is $131,318 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $121,099 and $142,368. 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. 

Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineer IV Salary $111,796 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Engineer IV Salary $121,099 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Engineer IV Salary $131,318 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Engineer IV Salary $142,368 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Engineer IV Salary $152,428 US February 26, 2024
25% $121,099 10% $111,796 90% $152,428 75% $142,368 $131,318 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Programming: Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.

Analysis 1.4%
AWS 0.55%
Programming 0.39%
Others 97.66%

Job Description for Engineer IV

Engineer IV provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems. Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research. Being an Engineer IV recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. Has extensive engineering knowledge and is considered an expert in one or more engineering specialties. Additionally, Engineer IV requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Engineer IV is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be an Engineer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Engineer IV

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Engineer IV, the first career path typically starts with an Aeronautical Engineer V position, and then Aeronautical Engineer VI.

The second career path typically starts with an Aerospace Engineer V position, and then progresses to Aerospace Engineer VI.

The third career path typically starts with an Engineer V position, and then progresses to Engineering Manager.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically progresses to Nuclear Engineer V.

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Engineer IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Engineer IV, the highest Engineer IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Engineer IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Engineer IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Engineer IV salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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