WD employees working as Firmware Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 45 ratings. This is 15% lower than the average of Firmware Engineer professionals at WD worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Firmware 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 Firmware Engineer at WD is $167,098 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $239,819 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,965 (25th percentile) and $202,544 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 132 salaries submitted by WD Firmware Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Firmware Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $97 per hour.
Firmware Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,664 and $16,879 monthly.