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Junior engineer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$78,158
Average $78,158
Low $49,534
High $123,322

The average salary for a junior engineer is $78,158 per year in the United States. 308 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Junior Engineer job openings in United States

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Junior Engineer - Pavement Eng...
Applied Research Associates, Inc3.9out of 5 stars.
Tyndall AFB, FL
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sullivan County
 
$387,180per year
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Catalyx
 
$312,000per year
JFC Global
 
$166,400per year
Startech networks
 
$145,600per year
Able Services
 
$132,500per year
Engage2Excel
 
$130,000per year

Highest paying cities for Junior Engineers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $122,491 per year
  2. Dahlgren, VA
    $98,462 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $94,623 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $87,397 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $84,134 per year

Where can a Junior Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Junior Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Junior Engineer get paid in United States?

Associate Engineer

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Senior Associate Engineer

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Average $97,211 per year