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Senior electrical engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Electrical Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$131,110
Average $131,110
Low $91,123
High $188,644

The average salary for a senior electrical engineer is $131,110 per year in the United States. 7.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Senior Electrical Engineer job openings in United States

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Raytheon3.9out of 5 stars.
Tucson, AZ
$68,900 - $131,100 a year
Full-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Electrical Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Odyssey Information Services
 
$327,600per year
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Breg, Inc
 
$312,000per year
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PlayStation
 
$277,860per year
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Renesas
 
$261,000per year
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Dahl Consulting
 
$260,000per year
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Nikon
 
$249,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Electrical Engineers near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $145,141 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $143,330 per year
  3. Irvine, CA
    $142,876 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $142,225 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $136,182 per year

Where can a Senior Electrical Engineer earn more?

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Electrical Engineer

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Senior Electrical Engineer

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Entry Level Electrical Engineer

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Average $78,637 per year