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Mechanical Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 529 open job postings for Mechanical Engineer roles at 160 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 3 more postings in EUR (median €116K), 2 more postings in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Mechanical Engineer: postings by posted pay524 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $60K to $200K. Median $126K; middle half $100K–$154K.Median $126K$60K$200K

Postings per pay band: $60K–$70K: 33; $70K–$80K: 17; $80K–$90K: 22; $90K–$100K: 34; $100K–$110K: 64; $110K–$120K: 45; $120K–$130K: 75; $130K–$140K: 25; $140K–$150K: 63; $150K–$160K: 47; $160K–$170K: 15; $170K–$180K: 39; $180K–$190K: 11; $190K–$200K: 34.

Pay by level

  1. Intern$26.00/hr ($54.1K/yr) median · $24.50–$32.00/hr typical · 39 postingsIntern: middle half $24.50–$32.00/hr, median $26.00/hr ($54.1K/yr)
  2. Entry level$83K median · $77.2K–$90.7K typical · 24 postingsEntry level: middle half $77.2K–$90.7K, median $83K
  3. Mid level$118K median · $100K–$137K typical · 197 postingsMid level: middle half $100K–$137K, median $118K
  4. Senior$139K median · $126K–$150K typical · 188 postingsSenior: middle half $126K–$150K, median $139K
  5. Staff$175K median · $160K–$190K typical · 37 postingsStaff: middle half $160K–$190K, median $175K
  6. Principal$156K median · $156K–$192K typical · 39 postingsPrincipal: middle half $156K–$192K, median $156K

Companies hiring

  1. Globalhr$126K median · $100K–$156K typical · 89 postingsGlobalhr: middle half $100K–$156K, median $126K
  2. Applied Materials, Inc$148K median · $118K–$175K typical · 85 postingsApplied Materials, Inc: middle half $118K–$175K, median $148K
  3. Parsons$122K median · $103K–$142K typical · 13 postingsParsons: middle half $103K–$142K, median $122K
  4. Dematic Logistics de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (ILD-MEX-LOG)$127K median · $125K–$127K typical · 12 postingsDematic Logistics de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (ILD-MEX-LOG): middle half $125K–$127K, median $127K

Top-paying companies

  1. Trueanomalyinc · $190K median · 3 postings
  2. Hpe · $182K median · 6 postings
  3. Anduril Industries · $170K median · 5 postings
  4. Cisco Systems, Inc. · $165K median · 3 postings
  5. Stanleygroup · $163K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$126K median · $102K–$155K typical · 503 postingsUnited States: middle half $102K–$155K, median $126K
  2. California$148K median · $120K–$175K typical · 149 postingsCalifornia: middle half $120K–$175K, median $148K
  3. Santa Clara, CA$148K median · $118K–$175K typical · 74 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $118K–$175K, median $148K
  4. Arizona$112K median · $100K–$126K typical · 30 postingsArizona: middle half $100K–$126K, median $112K
  5. Remote$118K median · $103K–$142K typical · 30 postingsRemote: middle half $103K–$142K, median $118K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $118K median, $103K–$142K typical, from 29 postings. On-site: $127K median, $103K–$155K typical, from 435 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$91.5K median · $77.3K–$100K typical · 11 postings0–1 years: middle half $77.3K–$100K, median $91.5K
  2. 2–4 years$99.2K median · $96.5K–$119K typical · 26 postings2–4 years: middle half $96.5K–$119K, median $99.2K
  3. 5–7 years$121K median · $106K–$143K typical · 24 postings5–7 years: middle half $106K–$143K, median $121K
  4. 8+ years$173K median · $152K–$183K typical · 9 postings8+ years: middle half $152K–$183K, median $173K

Newest Mechanical Engineer postings

  1. Mechanical Engineer, AI Data CollectionCobot · Santa Clara, CA · $140K–$160K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Mechanical EngineerSTR · Woburn, MA · $134K–$168K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. 27538 - Mechanical Engineer 1 (Entry Level) - Energy & Industrial (January 2027)Sargent & Lundy · Remote · $63K–$90.6K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. 27537 - Mechanical Engineer - Senior-LevelSargent & Lundy · Remote · $84.8K–$129K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Lead Mechanical EngineerKimberly Clark · United States · $87.3K–$108K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Mechanical Engineer jobs is $126K a year, from 529 job postings with pay at 160 companies.

What is the typical Mechanical Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $100K–$154K. The top 10% list $175K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $82.5K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Mechanical Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Trueanomalyinc ($190K), Hpe ($182K), Anduril Industries ($170K).

How does Mechanical Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Intern $26.00/hr ($54.1K/yr), Entry level $83K, Mid level $118K, Senior $139K, Staff $175K, Principal $156K.

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