Remote Mechanical Engineer Salary

Remote mechanical engineer jobs pay a median $140k base, with most roles between $118k and $167k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 17 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 78 open roles hiring now.

Remote mechanical engineer salary

The median base salary for a remote mechanical engineer is $140k per year, with most roles between $118k and $167k — across 17 employers that disclosed pay.

Experience levelMedianTypical range
Senior16 roles$144k$123k–$167k

Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.

Who's hiring remote mechanical engineers

Experience mix across 78 open remote mechanical engineer roles.

Senior
65%
Mid Level
15%
Principal
7%
Manager
6%
Entry
5%

Top companies hiring remote mechanical engineers

Remote mechanical engineer salary by country

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Frequently asked questions

How much do remote mechanical engineers make?

The median base salary for a remote mechanical engineer is about $140k per year, with most roles between $118k and $167k — across 17 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.

What companies are hiring remote mechanical engineers?

Companies hiring remote mechanical engineers right now include Assystem, Fortna, AeroVironment, Submer, Meade Engineering, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.

What experience level do remote mechanical engineer jobs require?

65% of open remote mechanical engineer roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.

Can you really work as a mechanical engineer remotely?

Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 78 open remote mechanical engineer roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of June 2026.

How do I find legitimate remote mechanical engineer jobs?

Every remote mechanical engineer job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.