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Technical Design Engineer

Average Technical Design Engineer Salary

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$100,069
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$64k
MEDIAN
$100k
90%
$149k

The average salary for a Technical Design Engineer is $100,069 in 2025

Base Salary
$64k - $149k
Bonus
$1k - $19k
Profit Sharing
$983 - $17k
Commission
$107 - $45k
Total Pay
$62k - $156k
Based on 16,019 salary profiles (last updated Jul 03 2024)
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3.9 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Technical Design Engineer

Medical
88%
Dental
81%
Vision
73%
None
11%

Gender Breakdown for Technical Design Engineers

Male
83.2%
Female
15.8%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 5,125 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Technical Design Engineers

What is the highest pay for Technical Design Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Technical Design Engineer is $149k / year

What is the lowest pay for Technical Design Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Technical Design Engineer is $64k / year

How can Technical Design Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Technical Design 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 Technical Design Engineer that oversees more junior Technical Design Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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