Contract Engineer Salary in the United States

Contract Engineer Salary

How much does a Contract Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Contract Engineer in the United States is $68,979. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,719 to a high of $78,436, with most professionals earning between $62,561 and $73,929.

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10th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $56,719 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $62,561 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $68,979 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $73,929 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $78,436 US April 01, 2025
25% $62,561 10% $56,719 90% $78,436 75% $73,929 $68,979 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Contract Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Contract Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Contract Engineer ranges from $62,561 to $73,929 with the average base salary of $68,979. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,561 to $73,929 with the average total cash compensation of $68,979.

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