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Entry level engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Entry Level Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$74,136
Average $74,136
Low $50,411
High $109,027

The average salary for a entry level engineer is $74,136 per year in the United States. 810 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Entry Level Engineer job openings in United States

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Entry-Level Engineer
JSL Technologies, Inc
Port Hueneme, CA
$52,000 - $82,000 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Apple
 
$249,750per year
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MERCOR
 
$152,443per year
HX5
 
$147,500per year
Koniag Government Services
 
$145,000per year
FEDITC, LLC
 
$145,000per year
Protingent
 
$142,500per year

Highest paying cities for Entry Level Engineers near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $96,465 per year
  2. Denver, CO
    $86,911 per year
  3. Chattanooga, TN
    $82,617 per year
  4. San Jose, CA
    $79,219 per year
  5. Boston, MA
    $77,208 per year

Where can an Entry Level Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Entry Level Engineers in different locations
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