NVIDIA employees working as Hardware Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 48 ratings. This is in line with the average of Hardware Engineer professionals at NVIDIA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Hardware Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Hardware Engineer at NVIDIA is $154,721 per year or $74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $244,243 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $122,913 (25th percentile) and $197,546 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 616 salaries submitted by NVIDIA Hardware Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $95 per hour.
Hardware Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,243 and $16,462 monthly.