The salary trajectory of a Process Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,870 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,034 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Process Development Engineer at Veeco Instruments is $136,826 per year or $66 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $199,406 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $113,810 (25th percentile) and $167,277 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Veeco Instruments Process Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Process Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $55 and $80 per hour.
Process Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,484 and $13,940 monthly.