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Apprentice Engineer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Apprentice Engineer make?
Total pay range
$89K - $163K/yr
$119K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$65K - $117K/yrBase pay
$25K - $46K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 202552 Salaries submitted
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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Apprentice Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $225,242, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $99,659 and Real Estate with a median total pay of $66,364.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Apprentice Engineer is Pinterest.
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Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Frequently asked questions about Apprentice Engineer salaries
The average salary for Apprentice Engineer is $119,212 per year or $57 per hour, with top earners making up to $214,644 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $89,409 (25th percentile) to $163,309 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 52 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Apprentice Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Apprentice Engineer is $163,309 per year, $13,609 per month or $79 per hour.
The lowest salary for Apprentice Engineer is $89,409 per year, $7,451 per month or $43 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Apprentice Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,937 per year (estimate) and goes up to $273,663 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
