American Axle & Manufacturing Claimed Company

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with nearly 85 facilities in 18 countries, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future. We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership. read more

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CEO: David Dauch

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American Axle & Manufacturing Principal Designer Salary

The average American Axle & Manufacturing Principal Designer earns an estimated $143,559 annually. American Axle & Manufacturing's Principal Designer compensation is $994 more than the US average for a Principal Designer.

The Design Department at American Axle & Manufacturing earns $4,676 more on average than the Engineering Department.

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Average Compensation

$143,559: avg. base

Principal Designer Salaries at American Axle & Manufacturing

Principal Designers earn $10,128 more than Senior Designers.

Senior Designer

$133k*

Designer

$104k*

Web/Visual Designer

$93k*

Graphic Designer

$80k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at American Axle & Manufacturing by Department

The Design Department averages $4,676 more than the Engineering Department, and $7,353 less than the Operations Department

Operations

$112,020 Avg. total comp.

+$7k

Design

$104,667 Avg. total comp.

Engineering

$99,991 Avg. total comp.

-$5k

Principal Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to American Axle & Manufacturing reported making $154,148, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $175,977.

Principal Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino Principal Designer at companies similar size to American Axle & Manufacturing reported making $174,333, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $134,000.

How Principal Designers at American Axle & Manufacturing Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Designers at American Axle & Manufacturing believe they're compensated fairly. The majority (60%) of Principal Designers at American Axle & Manufacturing are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at American Axle & Manufacturing

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

60% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

60% Yes

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