Engineer Salaries

Engineer salaries in Remote

Base pay
US$80K - US$133K/yr
US$100K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
US$5K/yrAverage
US$3K - US$10K/yrRange
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Total pay trajectory

Engineer
$76K$113K/yr
Senior Engineer
$107K$144K/yr
Assistant Chief Engineer
SGD 6KSGD 7K/mo

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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Engineer
1-3 Years
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Auckland, Auckland
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Engineer
10-14 Years
$111K - $129K/yr
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
$111K - $129K/yr
Engineer
10-14 Years
$102K - $118K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
$102K - $118K/yr
Engineer
7-9 Years
$64K - $74K/yr
Wellington, Wellington
$64K - $74K/yr
Engineer
4-6 Years
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
North Shore
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
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Engineer
4-6 Years
$76K - $89K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
$76K - $89K/yr
Engineer
1-3 Years
$68K - $78K/yr
Christchurch, Canterbury
$68K - $78K/yr
Engineer
1-3 Years
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Auckland, Auckland
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Engineer
4-6 Years
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
Wellington, Wellington
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
Engineer
1-3 Years
$110K - $128K/yr
Auckland, Auckland
$110K - $128K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Engineer salaries

The average salary for an Engineer is US$105,000 per year or US$50 per hour in Remote, which is 14% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$180,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Remote is between US$82,875 (25th percentile) and US$142,750 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 97593 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Engineer employees in Remote as of June 2026.
The highest salary for an Engineer in Remote is US$142,750 per year, US$11,896 per month or US$69 per hour.
The lowest salary for an Engineer in Remote is US$82,875 per year, US$6,906 per month or US$40 per hour.
Engineer salaries will depend on the specialisation of the engineer candidate, but most are high, reflecting the field's significant barriers to entry. A bachelors degree in engineering or a more specific degree like audio engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, or chemical engineering will help candidates find roles in their field. Once hired, engineers typically work full-time and are paid a salary with full benefits. They can increase their salary by moving into more senior and management-related roles.