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Applications Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 577 open job postings for Applications Engineer roles at 305 companies, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 21 more postings in GBP (median £42.5K), 7 more postings in SGD (median SGD 54K), 4 more postings in CAD (median CA$134K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Applications Engineer: postings by posted pay544 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $50K to $190K. Median $105K; middle half $86.2K–$134K.Median $105K$50K$190K

Postings per pay band: $50K–$60K: 35; $60K–$70K: 19; $70K–$80K: 40; $80K–$90K: 63; $90K–$100K: 57; $100K–$110K: 75; $110K–$120K: 44; $120K–$130K: 53; $130K–$140K: 43; $140K–$150K: 28; $150K–$160K: 10; $160K–$170K: 22; $170K–$180K: 18; $180K–$190K: 37.

Pay by level

  1. Intern$31.25/hr ($65K/yr) median, $24.00–$37.50/hr typical, 37 postingsIntern: middle half $24.00–$37.50/hr, median $31.25/hr ($65K/yr)
  2. Entry level$92K median, $72.5K–$100K typical, 24 postingsEntry level: middle half $72.5K–$100K, median $92K
  3. Mid level$95K median, $84.3K–$110K typical, 293 postingsMid level: middle half $84.3K–$110K, median $95K
  4. Senior$132K median, $119K–$148K typical, 130 postingsSenior: middle half $119K–$148K, median $132K
  5. Staff$168K median, $161K–$185K typical, 40 postingsStaff: middle half $161K–$185K, median $168K
  6. Principal$141K median, $126K–$172K typical, 20 postingsPrincipal: middle half $126K–$172K, median $141K

Companies hiring

  1. TRUMPF$40.51/hr ($84.3K/yr) median, $25.00–$40.51/hr typical, 19 postingsTRUMPF: middle half $25.00–$40.51/hr, median $40.51/hr ($84.3K/yr)
  2. Onto Innovation$144K median, $121K–$144K typical, 16 postingsOnto Innovation: middle half $121K–$144K, median $144K
  3. Monolithic Power Systems$123K median, $101K–$130K typical, 11 postingsMonolithic Power Systems: middle half $101K–$130K, median $123K
  4. Lockheed Martin$101K median, $101K–$101K typical, 9 postingsLockheed Martin: middle half $101K–$101K, median $101K

Top-paying companies

  1. Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software) · $220K median, 4 postings
  2. STMicroelectronics · $195K median, 3 postings
  3. Analog Devices · $185K median, 9 postings
  4. DCCA · $175K median, 3 postings

Who’s hiring Applications Engineer

  1. Applications Engineer jobs at Onto Innovation · 22 open roles

By location

  1. United States$105K median, $87.5K–$134K typical, 513 postingsUnited States: middle half $87.5K–$134K, median $105K
  2. California$130K median, $114K–$168K typical, 93 postingsCalifornia: middle half $114K–$168K, median $130K
  3. Texas$101K median, $85K–$130K typical, 34 postingsTexas: middle half $85K–$130K, median $101K
  4. Minnesota$95K median, $88.3K–$118K typical, 33 postingsMinnesota: middle half $88.3K–$118K, median $95K
  5. Remote$135K median, $110K–$148K typical, 38 postingsRemote: middle half $110K–$148K, median $135K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $135K median, $110K–$148K typical, from 38 postings. On-site: $108K median, $88K–$134K typical, from 258 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 5–7 years$145K median, $85.4K–$175K typical, 7 postings5–7 years: middle half $85.4K–$175K, median $145K

Newest Applications Engineer postings

  1. Staff Applications EngineerOnto Innovation · Wilmington, MA · $130K–$194K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Senior Applications EngineerASML · Phoenix, AZ · $108K–$159K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Lead Applications Engineer, PNTVIAVI Solutions · Remote · $104K–$192K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Applications EngineerWabtec · Hibbing, MN · $68.9K–$98.2K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  5. Applications EngineerAllSTEM Connections · $75K–$90K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Applications Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Applications Engineer jobs is $105K a year, from 577 job postings with pay at 305 companies.

What is the typical Applications Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $86.2K–$134K. The top 10% list $170K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $70K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Applications Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software) ($220K), STMicroelectronics ($195K), Analog Devices ($185K).

How does Applications Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Intern $31.25/hr ($65K/yr), Entry level $92K, Mid level $95K, Senior $132K, Staff $168K, Principal $141K.

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