Packaging engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Packaging Engineer is $104,347 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 674 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 5, 2026.

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Packaging Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $59,222 and a high of $183,853 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Packaging Engineer include Irvine, CA at $130,343 per year, Los Angeles, CA at $110,078 per year, and Indianapolis, IN at $102,070 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Packaging Engineer include Arm ($271,050 per year) and Meta ($253,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Packaging Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Associate Packaging Engineer: Average $42,616 per year
• Entry Level Packaging Engineer: Average $17.00 per hour
• Senior Packaging Engineer: Average $121,777 per year