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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

$128,652
Average $128,652
Low $78,194
High $211,669

The average salary for a hardware engineer is $128,652 per year in the United States. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Hardware Engineer job openings in United States

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Digital Hardware Development E...
Motorola Solutions4.1out of 5 stars.
Schaumburg, IL
$75,800 - $100,000 a year
Full-time
3 weeks 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.
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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NEXTracker
 
$240,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Hardware Engineers near United States

  1. Cupertino, CA
    $177,687 per year
  2. Mountain View, CA
    $169,077 per year
  3. Santa Clara, CA
    $161,206 per year
  4. Sunnyvale, CA
    $160,689 per year
  5. San Jose, CA
    $145,875 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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Average $158,814 per year