Sterling Engineering employees working as Design Validation Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 29% lower than the average of Design Validation Engineer professionals at Sterling Engineering worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Validation 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 Design Validation Engineer at Sterling Engineering is $146,076 per year or $70 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $225,939 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $116,908 (25th percentile) and $184,246 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Sterling Engineering Design Validation Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Validation Engineer professionals typically earn between $56 and $89 per hour.
Design Validation Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,742 and $15,354 monthly.