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Design Engineer salaries in San Jose, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 11 open job postings for Design Engineer roles in San Jose, CA, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Design Engineer postings in San Jose, CA

  1. Principal Design EngineerCadence · San Jose, CA · $140K–$260K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Sr Design EngineerMicron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd · San Jose, CA · $116K–$246K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Principal Design EngineerMicron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd · San Jose, CA · $145K–$298K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Principal Design EngineerMicron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd · San Jose, CA · $145K–$298K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Principal Design EngineerMicron SemiAsiaOP Pte Ltd · San Jose, CA · $176K–$298K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Design Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$151K median · $118K–$197K typical · 80 postingsUnited States: middle half $118K–$197K, median $151K
  2. California$196K median · $146K–$222K typical · 28 postingsCalifornia: middle half $146K–$222K, median $196K
  3. New York$140K median · $118K–$185K typical · 8 postingsNew York: middle half $118K–$185K, median $140K
  4. Colorado$163K median · $78.3K–$165K typical · 7 postingsColorado: middle half $78.3K–$165K, median $163K
  5. Santa Clara, CA$197K median · $118K–$235K typical · 5 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $118K–$235K, median $197K
  6. Canada$105K median · $95K–$132K typical · 4 postingsCanada: middle half $95K–$132K, median $105K
  7. United Kingdom£49K median · £40K–£53.3K typical · 4 postings
  8. San Francisco, CA$256K median · $215K–$325K typical · 4 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $215K–$325K, median $256K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Design Engineer make in San Jose, CA?

The median posted base pay for Design Engineer jobs in San Jose, CA is $200K a year, from 11 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Design Engineer pay range in San Jose, CA?

The middle half of postings list $164K–$222K. The top 10% list $237K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $156K or less.

How does San Jose, CA pay compare with all Design Engineer jobs?

The median here is $200K, against $151K across all 93 postings for the role.

How many Design Engineer jobs in San Jose, CA list pay?

11 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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