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Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Average Senior Hardware Design Engineer with Project Management Skills Salary in San Jose, California

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$150,000
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25%
$137k
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$150k
75%
$161k

The average salary for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer is $150,000 in 2025

Base Salary
$137k - $161k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $10k
Total Pay
$142k - $176k
(last updated Nov 07 2016)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Medical
100%
Dental
80%
Vision
100%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Hardware Design Engineers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Senior Hardware Design Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Hardware Design Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Hardware Design Engineer that oversees more junior Senior Hardware Design Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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