IBM employees working as Physical Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 12 ratings. This is 9% higher than the average of Physical Design Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Physical Design 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 Physical Design Engineer at IBM is $146,090 per year or $70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $219,560 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,083 (25th percentile) and $181,548 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 24 salaries submitted by IBM Physical Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Physical Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $57 and $87 per hour.
Physical Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,924 and $15,129 monthly.
