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Product development engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Product Development Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$113,890
Average $113,890
Low $74,818
High $173,368

The average salary for a product development engineer is $113,890 per year in the United States and $6,000 cash bonus per year.1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 31, 2026).

Product Development Engineer job openings in United States

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Product Development Engineer-R...
CommScope3.7out of 5 stars.
Claremont, NC
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for Product Development Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Nomura
 
$287,500per year
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F5
 
$249,871per year
Instinet
 
$240,000per year
Arthrex
 
$224,583per year
Administrative Office of the U...
 
$224,491per year
State Street
 
$218,750per year

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Highest paying cities for Product Development Engineers near United States

  1. Milpitas, CA
    $149,487 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $144,610 per year
  3. Milton, VT
    $139,203 per year
  4. Dearborn, MI
    $106,912 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $103,245 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Product Development Engineer

The average salary for a Product Development Engineer is $113,890 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 31, 2026.

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Product Development Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $74,818 and a high of $173,368 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Product Development Engineer include Milpitas, CA at $149,487 per year, Austin, TX at $144,610 per year, and Milton, VT at $139,203 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Product Development Engineer include Nomura ($287,500 per year) and F5 ($249,871 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Product Development Engineer salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Product Development Engineer: Average $58,291 per year
  • Product Development Engineer II: Average $96,610 per year
  • Senior Product Development Engineer: Average $124,225 per year

How much do similar professions as Product Development Engineer get paid in United States?

Junior Product Development Engineer

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Average $58,291 per year

Product Development Engineer II

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Average $96,610 per year

Senior Product Development Engineer

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Average $124,225 per year