What is the average starting pay for a graduate with a BS in Engineering?

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Re: What is the average starting pay for a graduate with a BS in Engineering?

by Donttouchmyboats » Tue Mar 10, 2026 5:30 pm

A master’s degree would start at around 11 step 4. We have a structured development program with guaranteed promotions the first 5 years, in addition to annual performance based raises. Bachelor’s will have 3 promotions in that 5 year period and end mid to upper GS-12 depending on performance.

We actually use a performance based system as opposed to GS scale but roughly follows GS mins/max.

As stated in other thread I don’t want to disclose too much about my agency as I don’t want to make others look bad but feel free to infer whatever you wish from my handle.

Re: What is the average starting pay for a graduate with a BS in Engineering?

by Guest45 » Tue Mar 10, 2026 9:09 am

Hey, what level do Masters Mechanical Engineers get hired at?

Also would you be able to provide what branch you are? Navy, Army, Air Force, etc.

Re: What is the average starting pay for a graduate with a BS in Engineering?

by Donttouchmyboats » Mon Mar 09, 2026 9:25 am

Really depends on the agency.

Mine will start a BS ME at mid GS-9.

What is the average starting pay for a graduate with a BS in Engineering?

by mrbarcioch9211 » Fri Feb 27, 2026 11:14 am

Curious as to what the pay is for employees who just graduated with a bachelors. Is it GS7 Step 1? What determines Steps?

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