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Hardware Design Engineer salaries in San Jose, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 16 open job postings for Hardware Design Engineer roles in San Jose, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Hardware Design Engineer postings in San Jose, CA

  1. Hardware Design EngineerExperis · San Jose, CA · $45.00–$50.00/hr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  2. Hardware Design Engineer (FPGA)Supermicro · San Jose, CA · $90K–$105K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  3. Hardware Design Engineer (Networking Exp)Saransh · San Jose, CA · $60.00–$65.00/hr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  4. Hardware Design Engineer (FPGA)SUPERMICRO COMPUTER · San Jose, CA · $90K–$105K/yr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  5. Staff Engineer, Hardware DesignCelestica International · San Jose, CA · $150K–$200K/yr · Posted Oct 27, 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 Diego, CA$213K median, $125K–$241K typical, 8 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $125K–$241K, median $213K
  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 Jose, CA?

The median posted base pay for Hardware Design Engineer jobs in San Jose, CA is $170K a year, from 16 job postings with pay at 11 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $130K–$178K. The top 10% list $260K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $97.5K or less.

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

The median here is $170K, against $184K across all 158 postings for the role.

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

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

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