Formula 1 Engineer

Formula 1 Engineer Salary

$27K

$124K

$168.5K

$116,463

/year

$55.99

/hour

Formula 1 Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$116,463

Columbus

Ohio

$112,492

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    How much does a Formula 1 Engineer make?

    As of Aug 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Formula 1 Engineer in the United States is $116,463 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $55.99 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,239/week or $9,705/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $168,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Formula 1 Engineer salaries currently range between $83,500 (25th percentile) to $155,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $165,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Formula 1 Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 71500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Formula 1 Engineer in your area makes on average $112,492 per year, or $3,971 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $116,463. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Formula 1 Engineer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Formula 1 Engineer 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 Formula 1 Engineer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Formula 1 Engineer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $26,139 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $28,009 (24.0%) above the $116,463 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Formula 1 Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Forest, OH, , 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 Formula 1 Engineer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $144,472

    $69.46

    Cupertino, CA

    $143,686

    $69.08

    Berkeley, CA

    $142,602

    $68.56

    Sitka, AK

    $140,301

    $67.45

    Crane, IN

    $139,157

    $66.90

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $138,557

    $66.61

    Mountain View, CA

    $137,389

    $66.05

    San Francisco, CA

    $137,214

    $65.97

    San Jose, CA

    $136,494

    $65.62

    Forest, OH

    $135,717

    $65.25

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Formula 1 Engineer Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Formula 1 Engineer category.

    For example Live Sound Engineering jobs pay as much as $30,405 (26.1%) more than the average Formula 1 Engineer salary of $116,463. If you're qualified, finding work as a Live Sound Engineering may help you make more money than that of the average Formula 1 Engineer position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Live Sound Engineering

    $146,868

    $70.61

    Director Of Governance

    $117,480

    $56.48

    Director Of Development Operations

    $107,680

    $51.77

    Site Development Manager

    $80,013

    $38.47

    Donor Relations

    $59,962

    $28.83

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Formula 1 Engineer salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $116,463 per year or $55.99 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.