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Power System Protection Engineer

Average Power System Protection Engineer Salary

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$76,310
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$59k
MEDIAN
$76k
90%
$113k

The average salary for a Power System Protection Engineer is $76,310 in 2025

Base Salary
$59k - $113k
Bonus
$973 - $12k
Profit Sharing
$508 - $11k
Commission
$993 - $30k
Total Pay
$57k - $117k
Based on 16,848 salary profiles (last updated Dec 03 2020)
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Common Health Benefits for a Power System Protection Engineer

Medical
89%
Dental
79%
Vision
70%
None
10%

Gender Breakdown for Power System Protection Engineers

Male
88.1%
Female
11.6%
Prefer to self-define
0.3%
This data is based on 8,888 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Power System Protection Engineers

What is the highest pay for Power System Protection Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Power System Protection Engineer is $113k / year

What is the lowest pay for Power System Protection Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Power System Protection Engineer is $59k / year

How can Power System Protection Engineers increase their salary?

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

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