What is the hourly salary range of Racing Engineer?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Racing Engineer in the United States is $39. While Salary.com is seeing that Racing Engineer salary in the US can go up to $47 or down to $30, but most earn between $35 and $43. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Racing Engineer in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Racing Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Racing Engineer Salary $30 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Racing Engineer Salary $35 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Racing Engineer Salary $39 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Racing Engineer Salary $43 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Racing Engineer Salary $47 US August 01, 2026
25% $35 10% $30 90% $47 75% $43 $39 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is A Racing Engineer ?

A Racing Engineer is responsible for optimizing vehicle performance in motorsport environments. This role involves analyzing data from practice sessions, qualifying, and races to enhance car setup and strategy. Key tasks include collaborating with drivers and mechanics, conducting simulations, and implementing design modifications. Racing Engineers must possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of vehicle dynamics, and proficiency in data analysis software. The salary for a Racing Engineer typically ranges from $60,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, team budget, an...

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  1. This Job:

    Racing Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Database Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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39

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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43
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Racing Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Racing Engineer ranges from $35 to $43 with the average hourly pay of $39. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $38 to $51 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $43.

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