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Telecommunications engineer salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$105,566
Average $105,566
Low $70,319
High $158,480

The average salary for a telecommunications engineer is $105,566 per year in the United States. 429 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 11, 2026).

Telecommunications Engineer job openings in United States

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Senior Telecommunications Engi...
Maximus3.5out of 5 stars.
Tysons, VA
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
11 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Telecommunications Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GDKN
 
$256,880per year
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Metasys Technologies
 
$218,400per year
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SOC LLC
 
$212,500per year
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ExxonMobil
 
$205,400per year
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Stefanini IT Solution
 
$200,720per year
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Markon
 
$185,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Telecommunications Engineers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $148,238 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $117,354 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $109,049 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $107,985 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $101,672 per year

Where can a Telecommunications Engineer earn more?

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