Applications Engineer Salary in the United States

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How much does an Applications Engineer make in the United States? The average Applications Engineer salary in the United States is $83,262 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $74,643 and $92,732. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Applications Engineer

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Applications Engineer with Security Clearance
Evolver LLC - WASHINGTON , DC
Evolver Federal is seeking an Applications Engineer to satisfy a requirement for a potential government client. Responsibilities: The Application Engineer will
- 1 day ago
Applications Engineer 4 (NiFi) with Security Clearance
Kaizen Approach, Inc - ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION , MD
Kaizen Approach is currently looking to hire an Applications Engineer (Senior) responsible for designing software tools and subsystems to support software reuse
- 1 day ago
Applications Engineer 4 (SIEM) with Security Clearance
Kaizen Approach, Inc - ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION , MD
Kaizen Approach is currently looking to hire an Applications Engineer (Senior) responsible for designing software tools and subsystems to support software reuse
- 1 day ago
Applications Engineer 3 (Data Management & DevOps) with Security Clearance
Kaizen Approach, Inc - ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION , MD
Kaizen Approach is currently looking to hire an Applications Engineer (Senior) responsible for designing software tools and subsystems to support software reuse
- 1 day ago
ERP Applications Engineer with Security Clearance
CGI - LAFAYETTE , LA
Position Description: The CGI Government Cloud Services Program (GCS) delivers and supports a proprietary Government Advantage ERP software suite, and we are ex
- 1 day ago
Senior Applications Engineer with Security Clearance
BigBear.ai - COLUMBIA , MD
Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to design, develop, and support high-value applications for multiple teams, ensuring seamless perfo
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Applications Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Applications Engineer ranges from $74,643 to $92,732 with the average base salary of $83,262. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,324 to $97,658 with the average total cash compensation of $85,871.

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Skills associated with Applications Engineer: Design, BUILD

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