Startup Hardware Engineer Salary

Startups pay Hardware Engineers a median salary of $164,345 per year. Based on 700 Hardware Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $102,496 and $246,900, with an average of $170,307.

95th Percentile
$246,900
Average
$170,307
Range
$102,496 - $246,900
Sample Size
700
Last updated October 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 $249,512

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