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Hardware engineer salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$134,415
Average $134,415
Low $79,872
High $226,205

The average salary for a hardware engineer is $134,415 per year in the United States. 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 14, 2026).

Hardware Engineer job openings in United States

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Hardware Engineering Internshi...
Microsoft4.2out of 5 stars.
Redmond, WA
$5,690 - $12,250 a month
Internship
2 days 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
 
$268,643per 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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Point72
 
$250,000per year
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Tailored Management
 
$240,989per year
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Highest paying cities for Hardware Engineers near United States

  1. Santa Clara, CA
    $178,456 per year
  2. Sunnyvale, CA
    $172,782 per year
  3. Cupertino, CA
    $171,489 per year
  4. Mountain View, CA
    $167,557 per year
  5. San Jose, CA
    $164,042 per year

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

Junior Hardware Engineer

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Senior Hardware Engineer

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Average $162,189 per year