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Physical Design Engineer salaries in Palo Alto, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Physical Design Engineer roles in Palo Alto, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Physical Design Engineer postings in Palo Alto, CA

  1. Staff Physical Design Engineer, SI HardwareTesla · Palo Alto, CA · $200K–$354K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  2. Physical Design Engineer, SI HardwareTesla · Palo Alto, CA · $128K–$300K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  3. Physical Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA · $135K–$175K/yr · Posted Oct 25, 2026
  4. Physical Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)SpaceX · Palo Alto, CA · $135K–$175K/yr · Posted Oct 25, 2026
  5. Physical Design EngineerWall Street Consulting Services · Palo Alto, CA · $75.00/hr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
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Physical Design Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$182K median, $159K–$218K typical, 173 postingsUnited States: middle half $159K–$218K, median $182K
  2. California$187K median, $159K–$220K typical, 89 postingsCalifornia: middle half $159K–$220K, median $187K
  3. San Jose, CA$187K median, $160K–$213K typical, 45 postingsSan Jose, CA: middle half $160K–$213K, median $187K
  4. Texas$187K median, $182K–$218K typical, 24 postingsTexas: middle half $182K–$218K, median $187K
  5. Austin, TX$187K median, $182K–$218K typical, 24 postingsAustin, TX: middle half $182K–$218K, median $187K
  6. Santa Clara, CA$168K median, $166K–$216K typical, 10 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $166K–$216K, median $168K
  7. Canada$136K median, $136K–$155K typical, 8 postingsCanada: middle half $136K–$155K, median $136K
  8. San Diego, CA$185K median, $127K–$218K typical, 8 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $127K–$218K, median $185K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Physical Design Engineer make in Palo Alto, CA?

The median posted base pay for Physical Design Engineer jobs in Palo Alto, CA is $156K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Physical Design Engineer pay range in Palo Alto, CA?

The middle half of postings list $155K–$220K. The top 10% list $277K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $146K or less.

How does Palo Alto, CA pay compare with all Physical Design Engineer jobs?

The median here is $156K, against $180K across all 192 postings for the role.

How many Physical Design Engineer jobs in Palo Alto, CA list pay?

10 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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