What is annual salary of a computer engineer in US?

Answer 1

In May 2006, median annual earnings of wage-and-salary computer applications software engineers were $79,780. The middle 50 percent earned between $62,830 and $98,470. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $49,350, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $119,770. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of computer applications software engineers in May 2006 were as follows: Software publishers $84,560 Computer systems design and related services 78,850 Management, scientific, and technical consulting services 78,850 Management of companies and enterprises 78,580 Insurance carriers 74,230 In May 2006, median annual earnings of wage-and-salary computer systems software engineers were $85,370. The middle 50 percent earned between $67,620 and $105,330. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $53,580, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $125,750. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of computer systems software engineers in May 2006 are as follows: Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences $97,220 Scientific research and development services 97,180 Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing 93,240 Software publishers 87,450 Computer systems design and related services 84,660 Data processing, hosting, and related services 78,270 According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting salary offers for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering averaged $56,201 in 2007. Starting salary offers for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science averaged $53,396. According to Robert Half Technology, starting salaries for software engineers in software development ranged from $66,500 to $99,750 in 2007. For network engineers, starting salaries ranged from $65,750 to $90,250. (US Labor Dept) Personal Comments: the higher paid computer engineers work in specialized or sometimes legacy programs. The best pay are for engineers that develop business knowledge to compliment their technical expertise. Thad Cummins http:\\www.rkmtec.com

Answer 2

The average yearly salary for a person working in the computer engineering field is $89,000.00. Having a salary of a computer engineer is 97% higher than the average U.S. salary.