How much does Vale pay?
As of Oct 12, 2026, 13 of the 103 open jobs Vale has on Alion state a salary. The median is $76k a year, and the middle half pays $51k to $76k. The best-paid open role is Principal Engineer, Underground Mineral Reserves at $93k. Vale pays about 5% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Vale pay against the market
+5% Vale pays about 5% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 8 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Vale pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle | 5 | $51k | $36k – $76k |
Vale pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | $81k | $76k – $83k |
| Field & Service | 5 | $36k | $36k – $51k |
Vale pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| In office | 11 | $70k | $36k – $76k |
How pay at Vale is spread
13 of 103 vacancies state a salary (13%). The range below is built from those 13 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at Vale
| Principal Engineer, Underground Mineral ReservesLead | $93k |
| Senior Specialist Geotechnical EngineerSenior | $83k |
| Lead Geotechnical EngineerLead | $81k |
| Business Analyst Controlling Global | $76k |
| Business Analyst Mining Operations | $76k |
| Supervisor, ProductionMiddle | $76k |
| Supervisor, MaintenanceMiddle | $76k |
| Specialist AuditorSenior | $70k |
| Heavy Duty Equipment Technician | $51k |
| Instrument and Control TechnicianMiddle | $51k |
Questions about pay at Vale
What is the average salary at Vale?
The median salary stated in Vale job postings is $76k a year, across 13 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $51k to $76k.
How much does Vale pay for Industrial Engineering roles?
Industrial Engineering roles at Vale state a median of $81k a year (5 postings with pay, middle half $76k – $83k).
How much does Vale pay for Field & Service roles?
Field & Service roles at Vale state a median of $36k a year (5 postings with pay, middle half $36k – $51k).
What is the highest-paying open job at Vale?
Right now it is Principal Engineer, Underground Mineral Reserves at Vale, with a stated $93k a year.
Does Vale pay above the market?
Vale pays about 5% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 8 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does Vale publish salaries in its job postings?
13% of the open jobs Vale has on Alion state a salary: 13 of 103.
How to cite this page
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Vale salaries: median $76k across 13 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 12, 2026, https://alion.io/company/vale-com/salaries