KLA employees working as Applications Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Applications Development Engineer professionals at KLA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Applications Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $118,157 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,093 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Applications Development Engineer at KLA is $157,946 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $233,888 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $130,053 (25th percentile) and $194,767 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 354 salaries submitted by KLA Applications Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Applications Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $63 and $94 per hour.
Applications Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,838 and $16,231 monthly.