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Hardware Engineer salaries range from $160K (Mid) to $187K (Senior), based on 281 public job postings (2025–2026).
The Hardware Engineer career path spans a 17% salary range from Mid to Senior — $160K to $187K — based on 281 public job postings.
| Level | Median | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $160K | $125K–$209K | 197 |
| Senior | $187K | $165K–$209K | 84 |
The biggest single jump is Mid → Senior: +$27K (+17%) — plan your promotion trajectory around this.
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Hardware Engineer salaries range from $160K at the Mid level to $187K at the Senior level, based on 281 public job postings.
Most Senior Hardware Engineer roles at AI-native and high-growth companies require 5–8 years of experience. Staff-level roles typically require 8–12+ years.
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 postings required per level.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 281 public job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Minimum 15 postings required per level. Last refreshed June 17, 2026.
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