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Hardware design engineer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$133,357
Average $133,357
Low $80,461
High $221,026

The average salary for a hardware design engineer is $133,357 per year in the United States. 505 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 25, 2026).

Hardware Design Engineer job openings in United States

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Mechanical + Hardware Design E...
Coram AI
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Hardware Design Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Arm
 
$350,100per year
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MERCOR
 
$260,000per year
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RDS
 
$250,000per year
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Acclaim Technical Services
 
$242,760per year
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BCforward
 
$228,800per year
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DCI Solutions
 
$225,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Hardware Design Engineers near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $173,538 per year
  2. San Jose, CA
    $164,007 per year
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $132,914 per year
  4. Morrisville, NC
    $129,369 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $106,098 per year

Where can a Hardware Design Engineer earn more?

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