Computer engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Computer Engineer is $100,276 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 396 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 24, 2026.

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Computer Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $62,310 and a high of $161,374 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Computer Engineer include Washington, DC at $147,744 per year, San Diego, CA at $124,716 per year, and Columbus, OH at $105,733 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Computer Engineer include Que Technology Group ($250,000 per year) and Apple ($249,750 per year).