NVIDIA employees working as Chip Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Chip Design Engineer professionals at NVIDIA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Chip Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,460 per year (estimate) and goes up to $245,157 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chip Design Engineer at NVIDIA is $133,833 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $212,320 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $105,835 (25th percentile) and $171,230 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by NVIDIA Chip Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Chip Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $82 per hour.
Chip Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,820 and $14,269 monthly.