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What kind of salaries do you guys expect after passing the PE?? I am curious what the typical ranges are as I prepare to ask for a raise. I have 5 years exp.
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engineeringforfun
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The range fully depends on where you're located, what you do, etc. What's your field of engineering? Public or private? There's a lot to take into account.
I don't expect anything. A PE license isn't required or common for the field I am in (machine design). I took the PE as a personal challenge and to potentially open up future opportunities.
Bossman might throw a little cash at me though.
Bossman might throw a little cash at me though.
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Abraham5G PE
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I may have to switch to another company for a raise after getting my PE.
sambisu
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I haven't heard of any automatic pay bumps for getting a PE. However, it can open doors to higher paid opportunities down the road.
Mr. Zane
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NJ PE
My company gives an automatic dollar an hour pay raise (equal to $2,000 a year approximately)
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My company gives an automatic raise but nothing crazy. My friend's last year was about 4%. I just passed 
so I'll see if mine is the same soon. FYI I work for a civil/municipal engineering and consulting company so they really push everyone to get their PE.
so I'll see if mine is the same soon. FYI I work for a civil/municipal engineering and consulting company so they really push everyone to get their PE.
Surf and Snow
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This. I will get $0 more as a PE. I don't need a PE and will be the same salary with or without it. (Fed Gov employee) But if I ever go to the Private sector it will be good.
jperry1221
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Once my PE license number comes in, I'll be getting a 7% increase. (I work for a state agency)
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Echoing what others have said... I heard we don't get a big raise (I'm at a nationwide consulting firm with ~6,000 employees). I assume the value is further down the hallway from the doors that open from having your PE, like project management, office management, etc which comes with more responsibility.
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If you don't ask for a raise I think you are hurting yourself. It seems most people try to underpay engineers relative to the amount of value they add to a company. I'm planning on asking for at least 10% to match another offer I was given by a different company. Even if you are in a field that doesn't really require a stamp it makes you look better then your colleagues who don't have a stamp.
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I am a Civil (Land development) who has been with my company since graduation (5 years). I just recently passed my PE exam on the first try. I am currently making around 55k but I am anticipating a large raise considering I haven’t received one in 2 years. I work for a smaller company (<100) in a small market but we are a well established firm. I am crazy to ask for 70k? Thoughts?
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This. It all depends on your industry and situation. I will get $0 with a Mech PE because all our work is eletrical/power/controls. If I went back to natural gas, I could ask for, but not be guaranteed, 5%. Mech PEs just aren't really in demand, especially since these utilities often have civil/structural components and the lead civil could still stamp those mechanical construction drawings in the absence of a Mech PE.
engineeringforfun
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That's the thing. I get a $2,000 pay bump, but it's because i'm in consulting for Civil and our stamp is necessary and i become that much more marketable.
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