IT Field Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an IT Field Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an IT Field Engineer in the United States is $124,026 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, an IT Field Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,851
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,755 to $133,880
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,492
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IT Field Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $133,880 $11,157 $2,575 $64
Average $124,026 $10,336 $2,385 $60
25th Percentile $112,755 $9,396 $2,168 $54
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Key Factors That Influence IT Field Engineer Salaries

An IT Field Engineer'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 IT Field Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Field Engineer'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $120,004
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $120,337
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,521
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,290
  • Expert (over 8 years): $129,630
Levels Salary
Entry Level IT Field Engineer$120,004
Intermediate Level IT Field Engineer$120,337
Senior Level IT Field Engineer$124,521
Specialist Level IT Field Engineer$129,290
Expert Level IT Field Engineer$129,630
$120,004 0 yr
$120,337 < 2 yrs
$124,521 2-4 yrs
$129,290 5-8 yrs
$129,630 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for IT Field Engineers

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: $156,435
  • San Francisco: $154,897
  • Oakland: $151,461

What Skills Can Increase an IT Field Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 4.56% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Web Applications (Mentioned in 3.2% Job Postings): A web application is application software that runs in a web browser, unlike software programs that run locally and natively on the operating system of the device. They are delivered on the World Wide Web to users with an active network connection.
  • Public Service (Mentioned in 2.41% Job Postings): A public service is any service intended to address specific needs pertaining to the aggregate members of a community. Improving the health of a population as opposed to the private sector.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 4.56%
Web Applications 3.2%
Public Service 2.41%
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 an IT Field Engineer's salary.
  • DevOps: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
DevOps
$140,150
13%
Agile
$137,669
11%
Leadership
$137,669
11%
Consulting
$137,669
11%
Innovation
$133,949
8%
Computer Science
$131,468
6%
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How Education impacts an IT Field Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many IT Field Engineers 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 an IT Field Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $105,675 and $113,470).

IT Field Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for IT Field Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 1.1%
Associates 33.3%
Bachelors 63.2%
Masters 33.3%
Doctorate 2.3%
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IT Field Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Field Engineer'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for IT Field Engineer

Salaries for an IT Field Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $94,336 in 2023 to around $94,750 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of IT Field Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of IT Field Engineer Over Time

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2024 $95,396
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