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How much does Reverse Engineer make?
Total pay range
$108K - $183K/yr
$140K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$85K - $139K/yrBase pay
$23K - $43K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025114 Salaries submitted
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Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Reverse Engineer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $139,139, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $126,166, Information Technology with a median total pay of $115,811 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $104,531.
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Reverse Engineer is Citi.
Frequently asked questions about Reverse Engineer salaries
The average salary for Reverse Engineer is $139,721 per year or $67 per hour, with top earners making up to $230,648 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $108,143 (25th percentile) to $182,630 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 114 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Reverse Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Reverse Engineer is $182,630 per year, $15,219 per month or $88 per hour.
The lowest salary for Reverse Engineer is $108,143 per year, $9,012 per month or $52 per hour.
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