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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

$73,964
Average $73,964
Low $50,926
High $107,424

The average salary for a entry level engineer is $73,964 per year in the United States. 749 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 7, 2026).

Entry Level Engineer job openings in United States

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Entry-Level Hypersonics Test O...
BNH4out of 5 stars.
Arnold AFB, TN
$76,000 - $106,000 a year
Full-time
23 hours 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
GovCIO
 
$135,333per year

Highest paying cities for Entry Level Engineers near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $103,738 per year
  2. Hillsboro, OR
    $90,760 per year
  3. Chattanooga, TN
    $82,617 per year
  4. San Jose, CA
    $82,432 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $74,547 per year

Where can an Entry Level Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Entry Level Engineers in different locations
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