Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Lead Design Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lead Design Engineer
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1-3 years
$210K/yr
($155K • $55K)
San Jose, CA
submitted on Dec 13, 2024
$210K/yr
$155K • $55K
Lead Design Engineer
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1-3 years
$155K/yr
($130K • $25K)
San Jose, CA
submitted on Dec 9, 2024
$155K/yr
$130K • $25K
Lead Design Engineer
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10-14 years
$147K - $173K/yr
Torrance, CA
submitted on Nov 24, 2024
$147K - $173K/yr
Lead Design Engineer
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10-14 years
$180K - $210K/yr
Westerville, OH
submitted on Nov 19, 2024
$180K - $210K/yr
Lead Design Engineer
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4-6 years
$71K - $83K/yr
Knoxville, TN
submitted on Nov 16, 2024
$71K - $83K/yr
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Lead Design Engineer
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10-14 years
$128K - $150K/yr
Columbia, MD
submitted on Nov 14, 2024
$128K - $150K/yr
Lead Design Engineer
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4-6 years
$180K - $210K/yr
San Jose, CA
submitted on Nov 13, 2024
$180K - $210K/yr
Lead Design Engineer
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10-14 years
$172K/yr
($166K • $6K)
Phoenix, AZ
submitted on Nov 12, 2024
$172K/yr
$166K • $6K
Lead Design Engineer
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10-14 years
$97K - $113K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Oct 28, 2024
$97K - $113K/yr
Lead Design Engineer
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15+ years
$93K - $107K/yr
Tustin, CA
submitted on Oct 22, 2024
$93K - $107K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lead Design Engineer in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $144,294, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $139,752, Information Technology with a median total pay of $135,098, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $121,834, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $118,873.
Retail & Wholesale
The top paying company in Retail & Wholesale for Lead Design Engineer is Target.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Design Engineer salaries
The average salary for Lead Design Engineer is $140,447 per year or $68 per hour, with top earners making up to $228,549 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $109,431 (25th percentile) to $182,087 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 406 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Design Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Lead Design Engineer is $182,087 per year, $15,174 per month or $88 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Design Engineer is $109,431 per year, $9,119 per month or $53 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,484 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,403 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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