How much does a Railway Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Railway Engineer in the United States is $90,348. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $74,058 to a high of $108,910, with most professionals earning between $81,822 and $100,064.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Railway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Railway Engineer Salary $74,058 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Railway Engineer Salary $81,822 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Railway Engineer Salary $90,348 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Railway Engineer Salary $100,064 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Railway Engineer Salary $108,910 US March 01, 2025
25% $81,822 10% $74,058 90% $108,910 75% $100,064 $90,348 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Railway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil 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 Railway Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Railway Engineer ranges from $81,822 to $100,064 with the average base salary of $90,348. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,405 to $101,738 with the average total cash compensation of $90,999.
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