Columbus engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Columbus, GA-AL metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$107,094
Columbus
Top earners
$141,724
Higher end
vs national
-11% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
GA
Georgia
Engineers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro earn an estimated $107,094, -11% vs national, with top earners near $141,724. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Columbus
Estimated pay for each discipline in Columbus. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $152,300 | $239,200 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $114,320 | $144,490 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $114,320 | $144,490 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $114,320 | $144,490 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $114,320 | $144,490 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $114,320 | $144,490 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $114,320 | $144,490 | Estimate | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $113,340 | $160,320 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $113,340 | $160,320 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $113,340 | $160,320 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $113,340 | $160,320 | Estimate | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,640 | $129,770 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $94,190 | $132,190 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $78,200 | $138,400 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$152,300
90th
$239,200
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$114,320
90th
$144,490
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$114,320
90th
$144,490
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$114,320
90th
$144,490
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$114,320
90th
$144,490
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$114,320
90th
$144,490
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$114,320
90th
$144,490
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$113,340
90th
$160,320
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$113,340
90th
$160,320
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$113,340
90th
$160,320
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$113,340
90th
$160,320
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,640
90th
$129,770
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$94,190
90th
$132,190
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$78,200
90th
$138,400
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What affects engineering pay in Columbus
- ▹Local market. Columbus pay runs -11% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Georgia statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Columbus, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Columbus — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 5 engineering occupations in Columbus, GA-AL, weighted by local employment (1,500 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →