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Photonics Design Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Photonics Design Engineer roles in United States, updated Oct 28, 2026.

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

Newest Photonics Design Engineer postings in United States

Principal Photonics Design EngineerII-VI Aerospace & Defense · Fremont, CA · $146K–$202K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
Sr. Staff Engineer, Photonics DesignAyar Labs · San Jose, CA · $180K–$240K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
Photonics Design EngineerGreat Sky · Boulder, CO · $150K–$190K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
Sr. Photonics Design Engineer - Santa Clara, CAXanadu · Santa Clara, CA · $150K–$200K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
Photonics Design EngineerGreat Sky · Boulder, CO · $150K–$190K/yr · Posted Oct 15, 2026Apply
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The median posted base pay for Photonics Design Engineer jobs in United States is $175K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

The middle half of postings list $170K–$210K. The top 10% list $266K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $170K or less.

The median here is $175K, against $175K across all 8 postings for the role.

8 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.