The top 3 paying industries for Hardware Development Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $170,834, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $153,926 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $146,569.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Hardware Development Engineer are Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon.
Hardware Development Engineer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Hardware Development Engineer make?
Total pay range
$110K - $171K/yr
$136K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$90K - $133K/yrBase pay
$20K - $38K/yrAdditional pay
How accurate is a total pay range of $110K-$171K/yr?
Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
About our data
Last updated Apr 10, 2025871 Salaries submitted
Confident
Frequently asked questions about Hardware Development Engineer salaries
The average salary for Hardware Development Engineer is $136,369 per year or $66 per hour, with top earners making up to $208,507 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $110,038 (25th percentile) to $171,030 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 871 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Hardware Development Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Hardware Development Engineer is $171,030 per year, $14,252 per month or $82 per hour.
The lowest salary for Hardware Development Engineer is $110,038 per year, $9,170 per month or $53 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Hardware Development Engineer
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
No results match your search
Try a different job title or department to explore salaries in related fields.
ABL Space Systems
Flex
Ericsson
Sesi Technologies
Sony Electronics