IBM employees working as Hardware Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 53 ratings. This is 21% higher than the average of Hardware Design Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Hardware Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,468 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,238 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Hardware Design Engineer at IBM is $145,871 per year or $70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $226,886 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $116,632 (25th percentile) and $184,661 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by IBM Hardware Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Hardware Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $56 and $89 per hour.
Hardware Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,719 and $15,388 monthly.