Apple employees working as Optical Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is in line with the average of Optical Design Engineer professionals at Apple worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Optical Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,484 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,403 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Optical Design Engineer at Apple is $140,898 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $217,458 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $112,936 (25th percentile) and $177,527 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by Apple Optical Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Optical Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $54 and $85 per hour.
Optical Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,411 and $14,794 monthly.