Leidos employees working as Project Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 12 ratings. This is in line with the average of Project Engineer professionals at Leidos worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,494 per year (estimate) and goes up to $224,659 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Project Engineer at Leidos is $107,417 per year or $52 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $169,888 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $84,917 (25th percentile) and $137,103 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 43 salaries submitted by Leidos Project Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $41 and $66 per hour.
Project Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,076 and $11,425 monthly.