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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Reliability Engineer V in California is $178,390 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.
However, a Product Reliability Engineer V's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Product Reliability Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $187,190 | $15,599 | $3,600 | $90 |
| Average | $178,390 | $14,866 | $3,431 | $86 |
| 25th Percentile | $170,490 | $14,208 | $3,279 | $82 |
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A Product Reliability Engineer V's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Product Reliability Engineer V's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Job Role | Years of Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Failure Analysis Engineer III | 4-7 years | $124,129 |
| Failure Analysis Engineer IV | 7+ years | $151,132 |
| Product Reliability Engineer V | 7-10 years | $178,318 |
| Product Reliability Engineering Supervisor | 10+ years | $138,213 |
| Product Reliability Engineering Senior Manager | 10+ years | $164,000 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Product Reliability Engineer Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
Product Reliability Engineer V salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $199,697. While startup companies pay approximate $168,939.
| Company Size | Employees | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | 1~50 | $168,939 |
| Growth Stage | 51~500 | $178,673 |
| Established | 501~5000 | $192,843 |
| Enterprise | 5000+ | $199,697 |
For Product Reliability Engineer V roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Product Reliability Engineer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Product Reliability Engineer V as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | $222,988 | $107.0 | 25% |
| Internet | $214,068 | $103.0 | 20% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $214,068 | $103.0 | 20% |
| Software & Networking | $214,068 | $103.0 | 20% |
| Energy & Utilities | $205,148 | $99.0 | 15% |
Understanding how a Product Reliability Engineer V's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $187,190 | $15,599 | $3,600 | $90 |
| Average | $178,390 | $14,866 | $3,431 | $86 |
| 25th Percentile | $170,490 | $14,208 | $3,279 | $82 |
For a Product Reliability Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Product Reliability Engineering Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $138,300 - a projected growth of -22% over your current level.
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