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Hardware Engineer Salary and Equity in San Diego 2026

How much does a Hardware Engineer expect to make at San Diego-based startups? The average expected salary for Hardware Engineers in San Diego-based startups is 118k per year, with a range from 105k to 165k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Hardware Engineers in San Diego startups varies depending on factors such as industry, experience, skills, and startup stage.

118.3k

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The average salary for a Hardware Engineer in San Diego is $118,333, which is 3.8% higher than the average San Diego startup salary of$114,042. Hardware Engineer salaries in San Diego are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: years of experience, title, size of company, skill-set, and industry.

Top of market

$155,000/yr

Range $150k - $165k

Average

$118,333/yr

Range $110k - $135k

Below Average

$108,167/yr

Range $105k - $110k


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