▼8%
$101,179
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$80k
MEDIAN
$101k
90%
$136k
The average salary for a Senior Mechanical Engineer is $101,179
Base Salary
$80k - $136k
Bonus
$2k - $16k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $12k
Commission
$5k - $78k
Total Pay
$81k - $143k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Mechanical Engineers?
What Do Senior Mechanical Engineers Do?
Senior Mechanical Engineer Tasks
- Performs engineering duties; develops, designs, and tests mechanical devices.
- Writes technical reports, handbooks, and bulletins for use by staff or customers.
- Estimates time and cost to complete projects.
- Researches designs and makes recommendations based on appearance, safety, budget, and function.
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How do Senior Mechanical Engineers Rate Their Jobs?
Based on 949 responses, the job of Senior Mechanical Engineer has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.73 out of 5. On average, Senior Mechanical Engineers are highly satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Senior Mechanical Engineer
Medical
92%
Dental
85%
Vision
76%
None
7%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Mechanical Engineers
Male
90.9%
Female
8.7%
Prefer to self-define
0.5%
This data is based on 2,759 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
