NVIDIA employees working as Distinguished Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is in line with the average of Distinguished Engineer professionals at NVIDIA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Distinguished Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $221,373 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,726 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Distinguished Engineer at NVIDIA is $375,726 per year or $181 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $687,579 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $281,795 (25th percentile) and $521,422 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 44 salaries submitted by NVIDIA Distinguished Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Distinguished Engineer professionals typically earn between $135 and $251 per hour.
Distinguished Engineer professionals typically earn between $23,483 and $43,452 monthly.