How much does a Telecommunications Engineer make in Raleigh, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Telecommunications Engineer in Raleigh, NC is $77,286. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,035 to $89,602, with most professionals earning between $61,522 and $100,815.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Telecommunications Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Telecommunications Engineer in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Telecommunications Engineer ranges from $69,035 to $89,602 with the average base salary of $77,286. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,140 to $94,860 with the average total cash compensation of $79,009.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $77,286 $69,035 - $89,602
Bonus $1,723 $1,105 - $5,258
Total Pay $79,009 $70,140 - $94,860
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,035 - $89,602 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC 0%
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,549 - $88,972 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,677 - $87,840 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,542 - $88,963 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,542 - $88,963 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,160 - $84,573 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Engineer, Experienced - Telecommunications LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $81,500 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,200
JOB TITLE Telecommunications Engineer I LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $62,683 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,784
JOB TITLE Telecommunications Engineer III LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $105,811 MAXIMUM SALARY $123,018
JOB TITLE Telecommunications Engineer IV LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $114,735 MAXIMUM SALARY $132,437
JOB TITLE Telecommunications Engineer V LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $143,835 MAXIMUM SALARY $164,193
JOB TITLE Telecommunications Engineer II LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $81,432 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,101
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