Performance engineer: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

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How much does a Performance engineer make in United States of America?

$125,361/ Annual
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The average Performance engineer in United States of America is $125,361 per year or $63.44 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $99,500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $177,880 per year.

Median$125,361

Low$99,500

High$177,880

Performance engineer: Average Salary in United States of America

California$141,912

Maryland$137,237

Virginia$134,429

Washington$133,488

New York$125,692

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