How much does a Graduate Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Graduate Engineer in the United States is $67,152. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,603 to $72,751, with most professionals earning between $58,461 and $77,849.

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 $58,461 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Graduate Engineer Salary $62,603 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Graduate Engineer Salary $67,152 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Graduate Engineer Salary $72,751 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Graduate Engineer Salary $77,849 US April 01, 2025
25% $62,603 10% $58,461 90% $77,849 75% $72,751 $67,152 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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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 $62,603 to $72,751 with the average base salary of $67,152. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,978 to $75,154 with the average total cash compensation of $68,848.

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