▼8%
$99,414
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$79k
MEDIAN
$99k
90%
$134k
The average salary for a Senior Mechanical Engineer is $99,414
Base Salary
$79k - $134k
Bonus
$2k - $16k
Profit Sharing
$988 - $12k
Commission
$5k - $20k
Total Pay
$79k - $142k
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Gender Breakdown
Male
91.2%
Female
8.4%
Prefer to self-define
0.4%
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Common Health Benefits
Medical
92%
Dental
84%
Vision
76%
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