Carnegie Mellon University Salaries

Carnegie Mellon University's salary ranges from $34,300 in total compensation per year for a Mechanical Engineer at the low-end to $243,210 for a Program Manager at the high-end. Levels.fyi collects anonymous and verified salaries from current and former employees of Carnegie Mellon University. Last updated: 5/24/2025

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Median $41.6K

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Median $75K

PhD Student

Median $38.4K

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What is the highest salary at Carnegie Mellon University?

The highest paying role reported at Carnegie Mellon University is Program Manager at the Common Range Average level with a yearly total compensation of $243,210. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.

How much do Carnegie Mellon University employees get paid?

The median yearly total compensation reported at Carnegie Mellon University is $51,000.