What is the salary of a Design Engineer with a R&D specialization?

The average total compensation of a Design Engineer in United States is $115,000 .

What is the minimum salary of a Design Engineer with a R&D specialization in United States?

While there is no minimum salary for a Design Engineer in United States, the average total compensation is $115,000 .

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Design Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

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$115,000

Median Total Comp

$87.6K

25th%

$170K

75th%

$230K

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The median Design Engineer salary is $115,000. View Design Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 6/1/2025

Other R&D Titles:

New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer$121,000

Mechatronics Engineer$133,965

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Company Location \| Date	Level Name Tag	Years of Experience Total / At Company	Total Compensation Base \| Stock (yr) \| Bonus
Nestlé St. Louis, MO \| 14 hours ago	- R&D	1 yr 1 yr	$54,000 54K \| N/A \| N/A
Tesla Palo Alto, CA \| 4 days ago	P4 R&D	4 yrs 4 yrs	$294,000 184K \| 110K \| N/A
Apple San Diego, CA \| 5 days ago	ICT4 R&D	10 yrs 4 yrs	$360,000 188K \| 152K \| 20K
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Packaging Engineer

$140,000

Mechatronics Engineer

$133,965

CAE Engineer

$123,000

Test Engineer

$122,000

New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer

$121,000

Thermal Engineer

$118,000

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FAQ

What is the salary of a Design Engineer with a R&D specialization?
The average total compensation of a Design Engineer in United States is $115,000.
What is the minimum salary of a Design Engineer with a R&D specialization in United States?
While there is no minimum salary for a Design Engineer in United States, the average total compensation is $115,000.
Where is a Design Engineer paid the most?
A Design Engineer is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $140,000.
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