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Hardware engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Hardware Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$129,980
Average $129,980
Low $78,541
High $215,110

The average salary for a hardware engineer is $129,980 per year in the United States. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Hardware Engineer job openings in United States

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A-MH Lab Hardware Engineering ...
Boeing3.9out of 5 stars.
Berkeley, MO
$170,000 - $230,000 a year
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Hardware Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Everforth
 
$372,500per year
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PlayStation
 
$282,940per year
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CRUSOE
 
$263,000per year
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Block
 
$256,000per year
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BCT LLC
 
$254,500per year
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems
 
$250,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Hardware Engineers near United States

  1. Cupertino, CA
    $178,034 per year
  2. Mountain View, CA
    $170,322 per year
  3. Sunnyvale, CA
    $160,096 per year
  4. Santa Clara, CA
    $158,999 per year
  5. San Jose, CA
    $148,513 per year

Where can a Hardware Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Hardware Engineers in different locations
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