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Reliability Engineer V Salary in the United States

How much does a Reliability Engineer V make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Reliability Engineer V in the United States is $161,688 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

However, a Reliability Engineer V's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $176,815
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $154,548 to $169,606
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $148,047
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Reliability Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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75th Percentile $169,606 $14,134 $3,262 $82
Average $161,688 $13,474 $3,109 $78
25th Percentile $154,548 $12,879 $2,972 $74
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Key Factors That Influence Reliability Engineer V Salaries

A Reliability Engineer V'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 Reliability Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Reliability Engineer V'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:

  • Reliability Engineer III (4-7 years): $112,548
  • Reliability Engineer IV (7+ years): $137,024
  • Reliability Engineer V (7-10 years): $161,688
  • Reliability Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $125,319
  • Reliability Engineering Manager (10+ years): $148,717
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Reliability Engineer III4-7 years$112,548
Reliability Engineer IV7+ years$137,024
Reliability Engineer V7-10 years$161,688
Reliability Engineering Supervisor10+ years$125,319
Reliability Engineering Manager10+ years$148,717
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Top Paying Cities for Reliability Engineer Vs

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: $203,937
  • San Francisco: $201,932
  • Oakland: $197,453

What Skills Can Increase a Reliability Engineer V's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 13.96% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Root Cause Analysis (Mentioned in 2.58% Job Postings): In science and engineering, root cause analysis (RCA) is a method of problem solving used for identifying the root causes of faults or problems. It is widely used in IT operations, telecommunications, industrial process control, accident analysis (e.g., in aviation, rail transport, or nuclear plants), medicine (for medical diagnosis), healthcare industry (e.g., for epidemiology), etc. RCA can be decomposed into four steps: Identify and describe clearly the problem. Establish a timeline from the normal situation up to the time the problem occurred. Distinguish between the root cause and other causal factors (e.g., using event correlation). Establish a causal graph between the root cause and the problem.RCA generally serves as input to a remediation process whereby corrective actions are taken to prevent the problem from reoccurring. The name of this process varies from one application domain to another.
  • Elder Care (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Elderly care, or simply eldercare (also known in parts of the English speaking world as aged care), is the fulfillment of the special needs and requirements that are unique to senior citizens. This broad term encompasses such services as assisted living, adult day care, long term care, nursing homes (often referred to as residential care), hospice care, and home care. Because of the wide variety of elderly care found nationally, as well as differentiating cultural perspectives on elderly citizens, it cannot be limited to any one practice. For example, many countries in Asia use government-established elderly care quite infrequently, preferring the traditional methods of being cared for by younger generations of family members. Elderly care emphasizes the social and personal requirements of senior citizens who need some assistance with daily activities and health care, but who desire to age with dignity. It is an important distinction, in that the design of housing, services, activities, employee training and such should be truly customer-centered. It is also noteworthy that a large amount of global elderly care falls under the unpaid market sector.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 13.96%
Root Cause Analysis 2.58%
Elder Care 1.59%
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 a Reliability Engineer V's salary.
  • Kubernetes: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Site Reliability Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Kubernetes
$200,493
24%
Team Development
$195,642
21%
Site Reliability Engineering
$190,792
18%
Incident Response
$185,941
15%
Verbal Communication
$182,707
13%
Written Communication
$176,240
9%
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How Education impacts a Reliability Engineer V's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Reliability Engineer Vs enter the field with a Associate'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 a Reliability Engineer V with a Associate's Degree is between $160,744 and $167,470).

Reliability Engineer V Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Reliability Engineer V
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.4%
High School 3.4%
Associates 45.8%
Bachelors 35.6%
Masters 45.8%
Doctorate 15.3%
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Reliability Engineer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Reliability Engineer V'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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Reliability Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Reliability Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Reliability Engineering Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $125,319 - a projected growth of -22% over your current level.

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FAQ about Reliability Engineer V

1. Where can a Reliability Engineer V earn the most?

A Reliability Engineer V's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Reliability Engineer V earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Reliability Engineer V is $203,937.

2. What is the highest pay for Reliability Engineer V?

The highest pay for Reliability Engineer V is $176,815.

3. What is the lowest pay for Reliability Engineer V?

The lowest pay for Reliability Engineer V is $148,047.

4. What are the responsibilities of Reliability Engineer V?

Analyzes and evaluates the reliability of products, equipment, components, and processes using engineering methodologies and tools. Develops the methods and measures utilized for reliability analysis based on product specifications, tolerances, or operating standards. Utilizes analysis techniques like FMEA, fault tree, and root cause analysis to identify problems. Oversees testing activities and reviews results. Creates risk-based failure mitigation plans. Proposes new or revised product designs, manufacturing processes and testing specifications that utilize best practices and will increase reliability. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to an engineering manager. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience.

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