Rust Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$173,087 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$123,901 $173,087 $253,915
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Rust Engineer in United States is $173,087 per year as of July 2026, based on 66 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $123,901, while senior specialists can earn up to $253,915. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,380 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Rust Engineer.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Rust Engineer over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Rust Engineer in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 388 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Rust Engineer 66 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 52 0 0
Entry Level $123,901
Junior $154,964
Median Salary $173,087
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $198,373
Expert / Top Earners $253,915

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