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High-Paying Electrical Engineer Jobs
318 open high-paying Electrical Engineer roles across the US.
Latest high-paying Electrical Engineer jobs
Electrical Engineer, Intelligence Systems
about 24 hours agoSr. Manager, Electrical Engineering
2 days agoSenior Electrical Engineer I/II
2 days agoSenior Electrical Engineer, Ground Systems
2 days agoSenior Electrical Engineer, Communication and Radio Frequency (Remote Eligible | Relocation Assistance Available)
2 days agoManufacturing Electrical Engineer, Hands
2 days agoManufacturing Electrical Engineer, Joints & Body
2 days agoSenior Electrical Engineer
3 days agoSenior Operations Electrical Engineer
3 days agoElectrical Engineer III, Operations Engineering
3 days agoSenior Manager, Electrical Engineering - Space Technologies
3 days agoElectrical Engineer III, Operations Engineering
3 days agoSenior Operations Electrical Engineer
3 days agoSenior Electrical Engineer
3 days agoPrincipal/Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - 17611
3 days agoDesign Project Manager (Electrical Engineer)
3 days agoSenior Electrical Engineer - Projects
3 days agoSenior Electrical Engineer - Substations - Power and Energy
3 days agoSenior Electrical Engineer - Power System Studies - Power and Energy
3 days agoElectrical Engineer - Transmission Line - Power and Energy
3 days agoMarket overview
The high-paying Electrical Engineer job market in the United States currently offers 38 open roles, with a median midpoint salary of $143,975, positioning it as a lucrative field for professionals with specialized expertise. To break into the $100k+ band, engineers must demonstrate a robust profile combining core electrical engineering knowledge with hands-on experience in PCB design, schematic capture, and embedded systems, often alongside proficiency in tools like Altium Designer for circuit design and signal integrity analysis. This skill set elevates candidates beyond entry-level roles, enabling them to tackle complex projects in power systems, renewable energy, or defense technologies, where precision and innovation drive premium compensation. Employers like AECOM, with four openings focused on infrastructure projects, Invenergy, seeking talent for four wind and solar initiatives, and Anduril Industries, posting two roles in advanced defense hardware, consistently pay above this threshold to secure top performers who can manage full project lifecycles from concept to deployment. These companies prioritize engineers who integrate project management with technical acumen, such as using oscilloscopes for troubleshooting and PCB layout optimization, to deliver reliable, high-stakes solutions. For those aiming to negotiate into the top quartile—where salaries often exceed $160k—tailor your application by quantifying your impact in these skills during interviews, such as detailing how your schematic capture work reduced design iterations by a measurable percentage, to justify a higher offer and stand out in a competitive pool.
Top hiring employers
- globalhr27 open roles
- ngc24 open roles
- Kimmel & Associates20 open roles
- invenergyllc12 open roles
- andurilindustries12 open roles
Frequently asked questions
What's the highest-paying Electrical Engineer job on this page?+
Every posting here lists a salary_min of $100,000 or more. Sort the listings by date or browse the top employers below to find the highest-paying open roles in real time.
Which companies offer the highest-paying Electrical Engineer salaries?+
globalhr currently has the most open Electrical Engineer roles in the $100k+ band. Other top employers include globalhr, ngc, Kimmel & Associates.
Are these salaries base or total compensation?+
These figures reflect the base salary range posted by the employer. Total comp (including equity grants and bonus) is typically higher and is detailed in the offer letter or job description.
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