The salary trajectory of a Characterization 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 Characterization Engineer at onsemi is $179,503 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $328,490 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,627 (25th percentile) and $251,304 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 21 salaries submitted by onsemi Characterization Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Characterization Engineer professionals typically earn between $65 and $121 per hour.
Characterization Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,219 and $20,942 monthly.