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Device Engineer salary in US
A Device Engineer salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Device Engineer in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $41,237 to $71,232 per year, based on 24 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Device Engineer in US can make a salary range of $116,905 to $203,834 with at least 8 years of experience, based on 6 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Device Engineer gets the highest compensation are Pfizer Inc., Micron Technology, Inc. and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Bigger companies typically pay 64.52% more than smaller companies for a Device Engineer.
Recent salaries shared by Device Engineer
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Device Engineer
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1-3 years
$127K/yr
($127K • $0)
Phoenix, AZ
submitted on Sep 20, 2025
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Device Engineer
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1-3 years
$156K/yr
($136K • $20K)
Santa Clara, CA
submitted on Sep 8, 2025
$156K/yr
$136K • $20K
Device Engineer
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1-3 years
$111K - $129K/yr
Santa Clara, CA
submitted on Sep 5, 2025
$111K - $129K/yr
Device Engineer
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4-6 years
$103K/yr
($103K • $0)
Austin, TX
submitted on Aug 29, 2025
$103K/yr
$103K • $0
Device Engineer
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7-9 years
$199K/yr
($189K • $10K)
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on Aug 26, 2025
$199K/yr
$189K • $10K
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Device Engineer
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1-3 years
$152K - $177K/yr
Hillsboro, OR
submitted on Aug 25, 2025
$152K - $177K/yr
Device Engineer
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10-14 years
$247K/yr
($179K • $68K)
Santa Clara, CA
submitted on Jul 20, 2025
$247K/yr
$179K • $68K
Device Engineer
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1-3 years
$162K/yr
($162K • $0)
Milpitas, CA
submitted on Jul 14, 2025
$162K/yr
$162K • $0
Device Engineer
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4-6 years
$150K - $173K/yr
Santa Clara, CA
submitted on Jun 13, 2025
$150K - $173K/yr
Device Engineer
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4-6 years
$149K/yr
($129K • $20K)
Atlanta, GA
submitted on May 13, 2025
$149K/yr
$129K • $20K
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Device Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $148,381, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $128,656, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $122,451, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $120,495, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $96,136.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Device Engineer are Intel Corporation, WD, and IBM.
Frequently asked questions about Device Engineer salaries
The average salary for Device Engineer is $145,467 per year or $70 per hour, with top earners making up to $219,571 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $118,646 (25th percentile) to $181,305 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 389 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Device Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Device Engineer is $181,305 per year, $15,109 per month or $87 per hour.
The lowest salary for Device Engineer is $118,646 per year, $9,887 per month or $57 per hour.