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Senior Professional Engineer

Average Senior Professional Engineer Salary

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$75,435
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$59k
MEDIAN
$75k
90%
$109k

The average salary for a Senior Professional Engineer is $75,435 in 2025

Base Salary
$59k - $109k
Bonus
$986 - $10k
Profit Sharing
$694 - $10k
Commission
$103 - $97k
Total Pay
$58k - $111k
Based on 10,443 salary profiles (last updated Jun 05 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Professional Engineer

Medical
90%
Dental
79%
Vision
71%
None
9%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Professional Engineers

Male
73.5%
Female
25.5%
Prefer to self-define
0.8%
This data is based on 3,250 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Professional Engineers

What is the highest pay for Senior Professional Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Professional Engineer is $109k / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Professional Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Professional Engineer is $59k / year

How can Senior Professional Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Professional Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Professional Engineer that oversees more junior Senior Professional Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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