MTS Systems employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Design Engineer professionals at MTS Systems worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,387 per year (estimate) and goes up to $244,436 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at MTS Systems is $122,327 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,368 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,837 (25th percentile) and $156,153 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by MTS Systems Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,070 and $13,013 monthly.
Design Engineer with an estimated total pay of $91K - $123K/yr