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Project engineer salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

How much does a Project Engineer make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$102,664
7%
above national average
Average $102,664
Low $70,715
High $149,049

The average salary for a project engineer is $102,664 per year in New York, NY. 148 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Project Engineer job openings in New York, NY

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BOB-Project Engineer
New York City Department of Transportation4.1out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$78,740 - $114,033 a year
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Project Engineer in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Slalom Consulting
 
$234,000per year
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aptim
 
$175,000per year
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L3Harris
 
$168,250per year
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Mott MacDonald
 
$165,000per year
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NESC Staffing Corp
 
$152,500per year
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Graham & Associates
 
$150,568per year
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Highest paying cities for Project Engineers near New York, NY

  1. Schenectady, NY
    $138,004 per year
  2. Rochester, NY
    $111,587 per year
  3. College Point, NY
    $106,581 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $102,664 per year
  5. White Plains, NY
    $102,609 per year

Where can a Project Engineer earn more?

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Entry Level Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $86,294 per year

Junior Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $76,361 per year

Senior Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $104,935 per year