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

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

$120,800/ Annual
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The average Staff engineer in United States of America is $120,800 per year or $61.13 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $94,244 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $163,413 per year.

Median$120,800

Low$94,244

High$163,413

Staff engineer: Average Salary in United States of America

California$137,785

Maryland$133,047

Virginia$127,938

Washington$126,481

New York$118,385

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