IBM employees working as Characterization Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Characterization Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Characterization Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Characterization Engineer at IBM is $179,456 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $328,404 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,592 (25th percentile) and $251,238 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by IBM Characterization Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Characterization Engineer professionals typically earn between $65 and $121 per hour.
Characterization Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,216 and $20,936 monthly.
