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Hourly Wage for Process Engineer IV Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Process Engineer IV?

As of May 18, 2021, the average hourly rate for a Process Engineer IV in the United States is $65, which translates to an annual salary of about $134,623.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59 to $69 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54 per hour
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Process Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $143,584 $11,965 $2,761 $69
Average $134,623 $11,219 $2,589 $65
25th Percentile $123,089 $10,257 $2,367 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Process Engineer IV Salaries

A Process Engineer IV's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Process Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Engineer IV's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Process Engineer II (2-4 years): $99,223
  • Process Engineer III (4-7 years): $110,164
  • Process Engineer IV (7+ years): $134,623
  • Process Engineering Supervisor (7+ years): $117,530
  • Process Engineering Manager (7+ years): $142,663
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Process Engineer II2-4 years$99,223
Process Engineer III4-7 years$110,164
Process Engineer IV7+ years$134,623
Process Engineering Supervisor7+ years$117,530
Process Engineering Manager7+ years$142,663
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Top Paying Cities for Process Engineer IVs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $169,800
  • San Francisco: $168,131
  • Oakland: $164,402

What Skills Can Increase a Process Engineer IV's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.4% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Analysis 6.4%
Microsoft Office 1.85%
Packaging 1.52%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Process Engineer IV's salary.
  • Process Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Development
 $144,047
7%
Presentation
 $141,354
5%
Process Improvement
 $140,008
4%
Process Manufacturing
 $140,008
4%
Leadership
 $140,008
4%
Project Management
 $140,008
4%
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How Education impacts a Process Engineer IV's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Process Engineer IVs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Process Engineer IV with a Bachelor's Degree is between $128,381 and $134,151).

Process Engineer IV Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Process Engineer IV
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.7%
High School 2.7%
Associates 1.1%
Bachelors 41.8%
Masters 37.5%
Doctorate 16.8%
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Process Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Process Engineer IV's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$123,089
Average $134,623/year
$143,584
$10,257
Average $11,219/month
$11,965
$2,367
Average $2,589/week
$2,761
$59
Average $65/hour
$69
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $143,584 $11,965 $2,761 $69
Average $134,623 $11,219 $2,589 $65
25th Percentile $123,089 $10,257 $2,367 $59

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Salary Trends for Process Engineer IV

Salaries for a Process Engineer IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $121,910 in 2023 to around $120,848 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Process Engineer IV salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Process Engineer IV Over Time

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FAQ about Process Engineer IV

1. What are the responsibilities of Process Engineer IV?

Develops and optimizes continuous production and manufacturing processes to achieve the output, quality, and cost goals of the organization. Collects production data and applies standard scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes. Identifies process bottlenecks and devises solutions to resolve. Recommends changes or upgrades to equipment, work methods, or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources including labor, energy and raw materials. Consults on major internal production initiatives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Process Engineer IV

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Microsoft Office: Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

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Packaging: Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.

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