Production engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Production Engineer is $97,741 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Production Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $56,332 and a high of $169,589 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Production Engineer include Seattle, WA at $251,457 per year, Menlo Park, CA at $194,936 per year, and San Francisco, CA at $165,022 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Production Engineer include Evonik ($350,000 per year) and Pinterest ($270,990 per year).

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

• Junior Production Engineer: Average $64,240 per year
• Senior Production Engineer: Average $142,913 per year