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Powertrain engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$111,963
Average $111,963
Low $73,893
High $169,645

The average salary for a powertrain engineer is $111,963 per year in the United States. 114 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 21, 2026).

Powertrain Engineer job openings in United States

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Powertrain Engine Diagnosticia...
Volvo Group4.1out of 5 stars.
Hagerstown, MD
$29.03 - $35.86 an hour
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Powertrain Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Zero Motorcycles
 
$190,000per year
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Denken Solutions Inc
 
$152,880per year
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Entegee
 
$144,250per year
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Alamo Group
 
$139,000per year
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Nikola
 
$137,667per year
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Brightwing
 
$136,250per year
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Highest paying cities for Powertrain Engineers near United States

  1. San Carlos, CA
    $119,177 per year
  2. Irvine, CA
    $106,766 per year
  3. Auburn Hills, MI
    $103,904 per year
  4. Chelsea, MI
    $99,363 per year
  5. Detroit, MI
    $94,869 per year

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