Engineering Lead Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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How much does an Engineering Lead make in Washington, DC? The average Engineering Lead salary in Washington, DC is $175,292 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $159,523 and $192,625. 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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Civil Engineer Lead - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Kiewit - Highlands Ranch , CO
Design Engineering Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit ... Lead highway and civil design teams for major complex projects; performing as Engineer of Record ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Engineering Manager and Group Lead
Red Oak Technologies - San Jose , CA
They are looking for an Engineering Manager and Group Lead to join their team. This role is a CONTRACT TO HIRE position. Position will be ONSITE . Candidates must be residing within commutable ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
Lead Battery Engineer
Lumicity - Portland , OR
This person will oversee and lead my client's Battery Engineering team and use your expertise to lead the research, development and testing activities focused on their batteries. Requirements: * At ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
SDET Tech Lead (with API / Webservices Testing, Selenium)
Apptad Inc. - Loveland , CO
Job Title: SDET Tech Lead (with API / Webservices Testing, Selenium) Location: Loveland, CO (Onsite role from day 1, need only local profiles) Duration: 6+ months with possible extension Skill ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Lead Design Engineer
Clark Pacific - West Sacramento , CA
The Lead Design Engineer applies structural engineering skills and building code knowledge to ... Prepare structural engineering design calculations and accompanying details for building systems
LinkedIn - 10 days ago
Lead Generative AI Research Engineer (AI Labs)
Krutrim - Palo Alto , CA
Lead Generative AI Engineer / Scientist - Large-Scale AI Models Location: Palo Alto (CA, US) Type ... Cloud Engineering, and semiconductor design. Our teams operate from three locations: Bangalore ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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