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Hardware Design Engineer salaries in San Diego, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Hardware Design Engineer roles in San Diego, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Hardware Design Engineer postings in San Diego, CA

  1. #Hardware Design EngineerQualcomm · San Diego, CA · $100K–$149K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  2. Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Data Center)Qualcomm Technologies · San Diego, CA · $192K–$289K/yr · Posted Oct 29, 2026
  3. Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Data Center)Qualcomm · San Diego, CA · $192K–$289K/yr · Posted Oct 27, 2026
  4. Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Data Center)San Diego, CA · $192K–$289K/yr · Posted Oct 27, 2026
  5. Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Data Center)Qualcomm · San Diego, CA · $192K–$289K/yr · Posted Oct 26, 2026
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Hardware Design Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$184K median, $156K–$220K typical, 146 postingsUnited States: middle half $156K–$220K, median $184K
  2. California$195K median, $170K–$260K typical, 70 postingsCalifornia: middle half $170K–$260K, median $195K
  3. Maryland$184K median, $183K–$210K typical, 24 postingsMaryland: middle half $183K–$210K, median $184K
  4. Santa Clara, CA$225K median, $200K–$478K typical, 22 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $200K–$478K, median $225K
  5. Annapolis, MD$198K median, $183K–$223K typical, 19 postingsAnnapolis, MD: middle half $183K–$223K, median $198K
  6. San Jose, CA$170K median, $130K–$178K typical, 16 postingsSan Jose, CA: middle half $130K–$178K, median $170K
  7. United Kingdom£62.5K median, £62.5K–£62.5K typical, 6 postings
  8. Irvine, CA$103K median, $103K–$160K typical, 6 postingsIrvine, CA: middle half $103K–$160K, median $103K

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Questions and answers

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

The median posted base pay for Hardware Design Engineer jobs in San Diego, CA is $213K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $125K–$241K. The top 10% list $241K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $124K or less.

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

The median here is $213K, against $184K across all 158 postings for the role.

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

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

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