Salary. Computer engineers made $103,980 per year as of May 2012, according to the BLS. The lowest earners received less than $63,970. The highest-paid professionals made more than $150,130. Computer engineers made more than the average $90,960 that engineers in all specialties earned.In fact, only specialists in petroleum, aerospace and nuclear science collected higher wages than those in computers.he lowest earners received less than $63,970. The highest-paid professionals made more than $150,130. Computer engineers made more than the average $90,960 that engineers in all specialties earned. In fact, only specialists in petroleum, aerospace and nuclear science collected higher wages than those in computers.