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Audio engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Audio Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$30.63
Average $30.63
Low $15.28
High $61.38

The average salary for a audio engineer is $30.63 per hour in the United States. 365 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Audio Engineer job openings in United States

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Audio Engineer
Honda Center/Anaheim Ducks4.1out of 5 stars.
Anaheim, CA
$38 - $44 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Audio Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
EMAPTA
 
$432,000per year
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Epic Games
 
$323,453per year
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SANDBAR
 
$205,000per year
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AbelCine
 
$202,800per year
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Epitec
 
$202,500per year
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ZOOM
 
$191,550per year
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Highest paying cities for Audio Engineers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $41.73 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $33.92 per hour
  3. Nashville, TN
    $33.18 per hour
  4. Sunnyvale, CA
    $30.81 per hour
  5. Burbank, CA
    $28.11 per hour

Where can an Audio Engineer earn more?

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