How much does a Graduate Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Graduate Engineer in the United States is $66,987. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,448 to $72,572, with most professionals earning between $58,316 and $77,658.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Graduate Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Graduate Engineer Salary $58,316 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Graduate Engineer Salary $62,448 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Graduate Engineer Salary $66,987 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Graduate Engineer Salary $72,572 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Graduate Engineer Salary $77,658 US March 01, 2025
25% $62,448 10% $58,316 90% $77,658 75% $72,572 $66,987 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Graduate 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 Graduate Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Graduate Engineer ranges from $62,448 to $72,572 with the average base salary of $66,987. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,819 to $74,969 with the average total cash compensation of $68,679.

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