Engineer, IT Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineer, IT make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineer, IT in the United States is $85,408 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,674
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,743 to $94,969
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,674
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Engineer, IT Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $94,969 $7,914 $1,826 $46
Average $85,408 $7,117 $1,642 $41
25th Percentile $78,743 $6,562 $1,514 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Engineer, IT Salaries

An Engineer, IT'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, IT Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineer, IT'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $84,705
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $101,189
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,520
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,833
  • Expert (over 8 years): $160,072
Levels Salary
Engineer,... Level Engineer, IT$84,705
IT Projec... Level Engineer, IT$101,189
IT Projec... Level Engineer, IT$123,520
IT Projec... Level Engineer, IT$143,833
IT Projec... Level Engineer, IT$160,072
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$123,520 2-4 yrs
$143,833 5-8 yrs
$160,072 > 8 yrs
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How Do Engineer, IT 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, ITs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $94,564.
  • California: $94,205.
  • Massachusetts: $92,949.

Top Paying Cities for Engineer, ITs

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: $107,725
  • San Francisco: $106,545
  • Oakland: $104,300

What Skills Can Increase an Engineer, IT's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 21.61% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 0.98% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Project Management 21.61%
Scrum 1.5%
Billing 0.98%
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, IT's salary.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Management
 $95,657
12%
Business Development
 $94,803
11%
Accountability
 $90,532
6%
Leadership
 $89,678
5%
Collaboration
 $89,678
5%
Project Delivery
 $89,678
5%
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How Education impacts an Engineer, IT's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Engineer, ITs 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 an Engineer, IT with a Associate's Degree is between $77,616 and $82,745).

Engineer, IT Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Engineer, IT
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 7.7%
Associates 8.4%
Bachelors 48.5%
Masters 34.2%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Engineer, IT Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineer, IT'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.

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$78,743
Average $85,408/year
$94,969
$6,562
Average $7,117/month
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$1,514
Average $1,642/week
$1,826
$38
Average $41/hour
$46
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $94,969 $7,914 $1,826 $46
Average $85,408 $7,117 $1,642 $41
25th Percentile $78,743 $6,562 $1,514 $38

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Salary Trends for Engineer, IT

Salaries for an Engineer, IT can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $78,822 in 2023 to around $78,194 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Engineer, IT salary trends, .

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