Computer Engg

Computer Engg Salary

$48.5K

$137.5K

$121,515

/year

$58.42

/hour

Computer Engg Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$121,515

Columbus

Ohio

$117,372

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    How much does a Computer Engg make?

    As of Sep 13, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Engg in the United States is $121,515 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $58.42 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,336/week or $10,126/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $137,500 and as low as $48,500, the majority of Computer Engg salaries currently range between $111,500 (25th percentile) to $131,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $137,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer Engg varies little (about 20000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Computer Engg in your area makes on average $117,372 per year, or $4,143 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $121,515. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Engg salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Engg jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Engg Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Engg job is above the national average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and Mountain View, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Mountain View, CA, beats the national average by $21,834 (18.0%), and Cupertino, CA, furthers that trend with another $28,404 (23.4%) above the $121,515 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Engg appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Cupertino, CA, and Anacostia, DC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer Engg role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cupertino, CA

    $149,919

    $72.08

    Sitka, AK

    $146,387

    $70.38

    Mountain View, CA

    $143,349

    $68.92

    San Francisco, CA

    $143,166

    $68.83

    Santa Clara, CA

    $142,712

    $68.61

    San Jose, CA

    $142,415

    $68.47

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $141,827

    $68.19

    Patterson, OH

    $141,604

    $68.08

    Arlington, VA

    $140,019

    $67.32

    Anacostia, DC

    $138,875

    $66.77

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Computer Engg Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Computer Engg job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Computer Engg jobs.

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    Infographic detailing Computer Engg salary across the United States as of September 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $121,515 per year or $58.42 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.