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How much does Performance Engineer make?
Total pay range
$125K - $193K/yr
$155K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$106K - $158K/yrBase pay
$19K - $35K/yrAdditional pay
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
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.
Performance Engineer salary in US
A Performance Engineer salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Performance Engineer in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $79,330 to $191,098 per year, based on 5 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Performance Engineer in US can make a salary range of $46,925 to $99,967 with at least 5 years of experience, based on 671 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Performance Engineer gets the highest compensation are Meta, Sephora USA, Inc. and Mark Logic Corporation. Bigger companies typically pay 19.50% more than smaller companies for a Performance Engineer.
Recent salaries shared by Performance 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
Performance Engineer
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7-9 years
$192K/yr
($152K • $40K)
Santa Clara, CA
submitted on Jun 4, 2026
$192K/yr
$152K • $40K
Performance Engineer
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4-6 years
$70K/yr
($67K • $3K)
Knoxville, TN
submitted on May 13, 2026
$70K/yr
$67K • $3K
Performance Engineer
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15+ years
$304K/yr
($242K • $62K)
New York, NY
submitted on May 1, 2026
$304K/yr
$242K • $62K
Performance Engineer
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7-9 years
$178K/yr
($158K • $20K)
Irvine, CA
submitted on Mar 13, 2026
$178K/yr
$158K • $20K
Performance Engineer
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1-3 years
$83K - $97K/yr
Boston, MA
submitted on Mar 11, 2026
$83K - $97K/yr
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Performance Engineer
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10-14 years
$91K/yr
($91K • $0)
Jersey City, NJ
submitted on Feb 3, 2026
$91K/yr
$91K • $0
Performance Engineer
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4-6 years
$143K - $166K/yr
Twin Falls, ID
submitted on Feb 1, 2026
$143K - $166K/yr
Performance Engineer
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10-14 years
$147K/yr
($147K • $0)
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Jan 13, 2026
$147K/yr
$147K • $0
Performance Engineer
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4-6 years
$101K/yr
($101K • $0)
Boise, ID
submitted on Jan 4, 2026
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
Performance Engineer
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1-3 years
$73K/yr
($73K • $0)
Orlando, FL
submitted on Dec 20, 2025
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Performance Engineer in United States are Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $152,366, Information Technology with a median total pay of $151,845, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $151,360, Financial Services with a median total pay of $148,042, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $146,981.
Management & Consulting
The top paying company in Management & Consulting for Performance Engineer is Accenture.
Frequently asked questions about Performance Engineer salaries
The average salary for Performance Engineer is $154,532 per year or $74 per hour, with top earners making up to $234,916 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $124,870 (25th percentile) to $193,116 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1624 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Performance Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Performance Engineer is $193,116 per year, $16,093 per month or $93 per hour.
The lowest salary for Performance Engineer is $124,870 per year, $10,406 per month or $60 per hour.