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ASIC / Chip Design Engineers in San Diego earn $150K–$182K. Median: $180K. Based on 18 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $180K · Based on 18 public San Diego job postings · Updated September 20, 2026
This ASIC / Chip Design Engineer salary benchmark for San Diego is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
San Diego ASIC / Chip Design Engineer pay runs 14% below the national median.
ASIC / Chip Design Engineers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Senior-level base compensation for San Diego-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average ASIC / Chip Design Engineer salary in San Diego?
The median pay is $180K, with a typical range of $150K–$182K, based on 18 public San Diego job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does San Diego compare to the national ASIC / Chip Design Engineer salary?
The national median is $208K; San Diego is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 San Diego postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 18 public job postings located in San Diego (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 San Diego postings required to publish. Last refreshed September 20, 2026.
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