How much does An Investment Engineer make hourly?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Investment Engineer in the United States is $41. While Salary.com is seeing that Investment Engineer salary in the US can go up to $46 or down to $35, but most earn between $38 and $44. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Investment Engineer in the United States.

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Investment Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Investment Engineer Salary $35 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Investment Engineer Salary $38 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Investment Engineer Salary $41 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Investment Engineer Salary $44 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Investment Engineer Salary $46 US August 01, 2026
25% $38 10% $35 90% $46 75% $44 $41 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is An Investment Engineer ?

An Investment Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing quantitative models and strategies to optimize investment portfolios. This role involves analyzing financial data, assessing market trends, and utilizing advanced statistical techniques to inform investment decisions. Key responsibilities include collaborating with portfolio managers to enhance investment strategies, conducting risk assessments, and performing backtesting of models to ensure their effectiveness. The salary for an Investment Engineer typically ranges from $80,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experienc...

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Average Hourly Wage

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Investment Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Investment Engineer ranges from $38 to $44 with the average hourly pay of $41. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $43 to $51 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $47.

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