IBM employees working as Hardware Verification Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Hardware Verification Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Hardware Verification Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $87,420 per year (estimate) and goes up to $219,279 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Hardware Verification Engineer at IBM is $143,534 per year or $69 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $220,273 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $115,586 (25th percentile) and $180,376 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by IBM Hardware Verification Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Hardware Verification Engineer professionals typically earn between $56 and $87 per hour.
Hardware Verification Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,632 and $15,031 monthly.