How much does a Subsea Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Subsea Engineer in the United States is $74,893. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,819 to $81,138, with most professionals earning between $65,199 and $86,824.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Subsea Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $65,199 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $69,819 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $74,893 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $81,138 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $86,824 US March 01, 2025
25% $69,819 10% $65,199 90% $86,824 75% $81,138 $74,893 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Subsea Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    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 Subsea Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Subsea Engineer ranges from $69,819 to $81,138 with the average base salary of $74,893. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,352 to $83,818 with the average total cash compensation of $76,785.

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