Lead Project Engineer Salary in Austin, Texas

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How much does a Lead Project Engineer make in Austin, TX? The average Lead Project Engineer salary in Austin, TX is $152,288 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $137,048 and $172,282. 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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Structural Project Engineer
PTS Advance - Los Angeles , CA
Lead the successful delivery of projects, ensuring client satisfaction by keeping projects on time ... Licensed Civil Engineer (California required). Salary Range: $95,000 - $120,000, depending on ...
LinkedIn - 48 days ago
Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Hardware
Calnetix Technologies - Los Angeles County , CA
Evaluate customer/project requirements and selecting appropriate topologies for DC/AC and DC/DC applications * Perform as a lead design engineer for power electronics products including all essential ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Lead Software Engineer
Harnham - Palo Alto , CA
LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER PALO ALTO, CA $200,000 - $250,000 + EQUITY + BENEFITS THE COMPANY Join an ... Manage project timelines, technical roadmaps, and collaborate cross-functionally with various teams
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Lead DevOps/SRE/DevSecOps
Kforce Inc - Pleasant Grove , UT
... Engineer (SRE), you will play a critical role as part of the Developer Experience (DevX) team ... Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Lead IAM Engineer (IGA)
Northwestern Mutual - Milwaukee , WI
Lead IAM Engineer (IGA) We seek a highly skilled and experienced Lead IAM Engineer to support ... initiatives and projects. * Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members by providing ...
JobGet - 27 days ago
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions- Electrical Engineer -Lead-Lenexa, KS & Oak Ridge, TN
Kiewit - Boise , ID
District Overview Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects ...
LinkedIn - 12 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Project Engineer in Austin, TX. The base salary for Lead Project Engineer ranges from $137,048 to $172,282 with the average base salary of $152,288. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $143,386 to $186,974 with the average total cash compensation of $162,139.

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About Austin, Texas    Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 1....More

Austin, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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