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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

$131,561
Average $131,561
Low $78,199
High $221,336

The average salary for a hardware engineer is $131,561 per year in the United States. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Hardware Engineer job openings in United States

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Hardware Engineering Lead
BAE Systems USA3.8out of 5 stars.
Endicott, NY
$120,874 - $205,486 a year
Full-time
20 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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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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Highest paying cities for Hardware Engineers near United States

  1. Cupertino, CA
    $179,308 per year
  2. Mountain View, CA
    $172,629 per year
  3. Sunnyvale, CA
    $164,166 per year
  4. Santa Clara, CA
    $163,877 per year
  5. San Jose, CA
    $154,482 per year

Where can a Hardware Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Hardware Engineers in different locations
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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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