Verizon employees working as Distinguished Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 62 ratings. This is 13% higher than the average of Distinguished Engineer professionals at Verizon worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Distinguished Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £43,372 per year (estimate) and goes up to £144,626 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Distinguished Engineer at Verizon is £377,384 per year or £181 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £690,612 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £283,038 (25th percentile) and £524,648 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Verizon Distinguished Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.