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Reliability Engineering: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Reliability Engineering make?
Total pay range
$159K - $243K/yr
$195K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$120K - $170K/yrBase pay
$39K - $73K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 202536 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Reliability Engineering salaries
The average salary for Reliability Engineering is $195,200 per year or $94 per hour, with top earners making up to $294,500 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $159,312 (25th percentile) to $243,243 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 36 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Reliability Engineering employees.
The highest salary for Reliability Engineering is $243,243 per year, $20,270 per month or $117 per hour.
The lowest salary for Reliability Engineering is $159,312 per year, $13,276 per month or $77 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Reliability Engineering
13 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Reliability Engineering
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0-1 year
$29K - $34K/yr
Commerce, CA
submitted on Mar 7, 2021
$29K - $34K/yr
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Reliability Engineering
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1-3 years
$49K - $57K/yr
Rome, GA
submitted on Aug 19, 2020
$49K - $57K/yr
Reliability Engineering
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4-6 years
$29K - $34K/yr
Brookings, SD
submitted on Jul 10, 2020
$29K - $34K/yr
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
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.