Recent salaries shared by Design Engineer at BAE Systems
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Anonymously share your salary to help the community.
BAE Systems pay FAQs
- The average salary for Design Engineer is $99,540 per year (estimate) in United States, which is 180% higher than the average BAE Systems salary of £35,500 per year (estimate) for this job.
- BAE Systems employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 58% lower than the average of Design Engineer professionals at BAE Systems worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £34,313 per year (estimate) and goes up to £58,677 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at BAE Systems is £122,370 per year or £59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £193,395 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £96,881 (25th percentile) and £156,190 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 76 salaries submitted by BAE Systems Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.