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How much does Validation Engineer make?
Total pay range
$105K - $158K/yr
$128K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$90K - $130K/yrBase pay
$15K - $28K/yrAdditional pay
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Validation Engineer salary in US
A Validation Engineer salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Validation Engineer in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $61,843 to $130,470 per year, based on 5,455 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Validation Engineer in US can make a salary range of $85,366 to $146,264 with at least 2 years of experience, based on 271 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Validation Engineer gets the highest compensation are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Apple Inc. and Exact Sciences Corporation. Bigger companies typically pay 35.00% more than smaller companies for a Validation Engineer.
Recent salaries shared by Validation Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Validation Engineer
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1-3 years
$105K/yr
($89K • $16K)
Dallas, TX
submitted on Apr 29, 2026
$105K/yr
$89K • $16K
Validation Engineer
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1-3 years
$75K - $87K/yr
Canton, MI
submitted on Apr 24, 2026
$75K - $87K/yr
Validation Engineer
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4-6 years
$99K - $114K/yr
Philadelphia, PA
submitted on Apr 23, 2026
$99K - $114K/yr
Validation Engineer
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4-6 years
$98K/yr
($98K • $0)
Vancouver, WA
submitted on Apr 23, 2026
$98K/yr
$98K • $0
Validation Engineer
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1-3 years
$77K/yr
($74K • $3K)
Fort Worth, TX
submitted on Apr 22, 2026
$77K/yr
$74K • $3K
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Validation Engineer
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1-3 years
$74K/yr
($70K • $4K)
Rochester, MI
submitted on Apr 17, 2026
$74K/yr
$70K • $4K
Validation Engineer
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4-6 years
$147K/yr
($138K • $9K)
Long Beach, CA
submitted on Apr 13, 2026
$147K/yr
$138K • $9K
Validation Engineer
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4-6 years
$161K/yr
($161K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on Apr 13, 2026
$161K/yr
$161K • $0
Validation Engineer
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15+ years
$155K/yr
($148K • $7K)
Frederick, CO
submitted on Apr 9, 2026
$155K/yr
$148K • $7K
Validation Engineer
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1-3 years
$116K - $135K/yr
Santa Clara, CA
submitted on Apr 8, 2026
$116K - $135K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Validation Engineer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $107,185, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $102,942, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $102,929, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $100,918, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $100,665.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Validation Engineer are VEG and Intellilink.
Frequently asked questions about Validation Engineer salaries
The average salary for Validation Engineer is $128,420 per year or $62 per hour, with top earners making up to $189,544 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $105,466 (25th percentile) to $157,955 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5827 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Validation Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Validation Engineer is $157,955 per year, $13,163 per month or $76 per hour.
The lowest salary for Validation Engineer is $105,466 per year, $8,789 per month or $51 per hour.