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Computer engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$100,311
Average $100,311
Low $61,098
High $164,690

The average salary for a computer engineer is $100,311 per year in the United States. 400 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 3, 2026).

Computer Engineer job openings in United States

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Computer Engineer III
WR Systems3.7out of 5 stars.
Norfolk, VA
$94,000 - $130,000 a year
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Computer Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Que Technology Group
 
$250,000per year
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Apple
 
$249,750per year
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NVIDIA
 
$207,125per year
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Mayvin INC
 
$190,000per year
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Lewis Roca
 
$185,750per year
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Intel Corporation
 
$184,333per year
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Highest paying cities for Computer Engineers near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $147,744 per year
  2. San Diego, CA
    $127,423 per year
  3. Columbus, OH
    $109,505 per year
  4. Anderson, CA
    $89,606 per year
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $85,462 per year

Where can a Computer Engineer earn more?

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