How much does a Contract Engineer make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Contract Engineer salary in Philadelphia, PA is $69,365 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $64,547 and $76,242. 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.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Contract Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $60,160 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $64,547 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $69,365 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $76,242 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $82,503 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
25% $64,547 10% $60,160 90% $82,503 75% $76,242 $69,365 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Contract Engineer

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  1. This Job:

    Contract Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Contract Engineer in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Contract Engineer ranges from $64,547 to $76,242 with the average base salary of $69,365. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,043 to $78,666 with the average total cash compensation of $71,222.

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