NIST Lead Engineer Salary
The average NIST Lead Engineer earns an estimated $144,441 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $131,462 with a $12,979 bonus. NIST's Lead Engineer compensation is $8,890 more than the US average for a Lead Engineer. Lead Engineer salaries at NIST can range from $90,000 - $246,000.
The Engineering Department at NIST earns $7,615 more on average than the Sales Department.
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- $131,462
- avg. base
- $12,979
- avg. bonus
Lead Engineer Salaries at NIST
Lead Engineers earn $3,476 more than Lead Engineers, and $1,149 less than Engineering Managers.
Compensation at NIST by Department
The Engineering Department averages $7,615 more than the Sales Department, and $45,296 less than the Product Department
Lead Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)
The average female Lead Engineer at companies similar size to NIST reported making $128,081, while the average male Lead Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $143,893.
Lead Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Lead Engineer at companies similar size to NIST reported making $150,743, while the average Native American Lead Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $120,000.
How Lead Engineers at NIST Rate Their Compensation
The majority of Lead Engineers at NIST believe they're compensated fairly. 67% of Lead Engineers at NIST say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (100%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at NIST
