Startup Hardware Engineer Salary

Startups pay Hardware Engineers a median salary of $163,875 per year. Based on 521 Hardware Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $106,202 and $244,707, with an average of $170,405.

95th Percentile
$244,707
Average
$170,405
Range
$106,202 - $244,707
Sample Size
521
Last updated September 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Hardware Engineer Compensation Trends

Track how Hardware Engineer compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Hardware Engineer positions in the startup ecosystem.

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Hardware Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $246,676

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