Client Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Client Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Client Engineer in the United States is $101,233 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, a Client Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,837
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,241 to $110,971
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,055
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Client Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $110,971 $9,248 $2,134 $53
Average $101,233 $8,436 $1,947 $49
25th Percentile $92,241 $7,687 $1,774 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Client Engineer Salaries

A Client Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Client Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Client Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $97,532
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $97,803
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,567
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,097
  • Expert (over 8 years): $105,529
Levels Salary
Entry Level Client Engineer$97,532
Intermediate Level Client Engineer$97,803
Senior Level Client Engineer$99,567
Specialist Level Client Engineer$104,097
Expert Level Client Engineer$105,529
$97,532 0 yr
$97,803 < 2 yrs
$99,567 2-4 yrs
$104,097 5-8 yrs
$105,529 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Client Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $127,685
  • San Francisco: $126,430
  • Oakland: $123,626

What Skills Can Increase a Client Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.84% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 2.8% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.48% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 7.84%
Installation 2.8%
Procurement 1.48%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Client Engineer's salary.
  • Sustainability: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Systems Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sustainability
$103,258
2%
Systems Engineering
$103,258
2%
Insight
$103,258
2%
Scheduling
$102,245
1%
Communication Skills
$102,245
1%
Teamwork
$102,245
1%
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How Education impacts a Client Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Client Engineers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Client Engineer with a No Diploma is between $93,131 and $98,566).

Client Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Client Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 1.5%
Associates 1.5%
Bachelors 68.2%
Masters 28.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Client Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Client Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Client Engineer

Salaries for a Client Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $95,851 in 2023 to around $96,272 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Client Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Client Engineer Over Time

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2024
$96,927
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2024 $96,927
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