Hardware Engineering Salaries in San Francisco, CA

What is

Hardware Engineering

?

Hardware Engineering involves designing and developing physical components for electronic devices. This role requires a strong understanding of electronics and material science. Effective hardware design is crucial for product performance and reliability.


Hardware engineers create hardware designs, test prototypes, and collaborate with software engineers to ensure compatibility.

Common titles in 
Hardware Engineering
Salary range for 
Hardware Engineering
 (
P3
)
 in 
San Francisco, CA
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Decoding job levels: What is a 

P3

?

Pave’s job levels are denoted by their track (P for Professional, M for Management) and their hierarchical level, as denoted by a number. The higher the number, the more senior the role. There are 10 individual levels, broken down as:

Management: M3, M4, M5 & M6
Professional:
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 & P6

For a full explanation of Pave’s approach to levels visit our FAQ.

Salary comparison for 
Hardware Engineering
 (
P3
)
 by city

Want to compare salaries across different cities? Here are the average salaries for Hardware Engineering in major metros across the United States. Ready to view additional percentiles or Hardware Engineering levels?

San Francisco, CA
$
130400
$
160000
$
188842
P10
93064
P25
130400
P40
150000
P50
160000
P60
168948
P75
188842
P90
217640
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