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Validation Process Engineer III Salary in the United States

How much does a Validation Process Engineer III make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Process Engineer III in the United States is $114,480 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a Validation Process Engineer III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,591
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,470 to $123,960
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,177
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Validation Process Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $123,960 $10,330 $2,384 $60
Average $114,480 $9,540 $2,202 $55
25th Percentile $106,470 $8,873 $2,048 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Validation Process Engineer III Salaries

A Validation Process Engineer III'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Validation Process Engineer III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Validation Process Engineer III'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $110,893
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,491
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,687
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,310
  • Expert (over 8 years): $119,857
Levels Salary
Entry Level Validation Process Engineer III$110,893
Intermediate Level Validation Process Engineer III$111,491
Senior Level Validation Process Engineer III$112,687
Specialist Level Validation Process Engineer III$117,310
Expert Level Validation Process Engineer III$119,857
$110,893 0 yr
$111,491 < 2 yrs
$112,687 2-4 yrs
$117,310 5-8 yrs
$119,857 > 8 yrs
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How Do Validation Process Engineer III Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Validation Process Engineer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $126,750.
  • California: $126,270.
  • Massachusetts: $124,580.

Top Paying Cities for Validation Process Engineer IIIs

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:

  • San Jose: $144,390
  • San Francisco: $142,970
  • Oakland: $139,800

What Skills Can Increase a Validation Process Engineer III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 6.07% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 3.04% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 6.07%
Microsoft Office 3.04%
Calibration 2.13%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Validation Process Engineer III's salary.
  • Analytical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analytical Skills
$119,059
4%
Critical Thinking
$117,914
3%
Integrity
$117,914
3%
Creativity and Innovation
$117,914
3%
Collaboration
$116,770
2%
Consulting
$116,770
2%
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How Education impacts a Validation Process Engineer III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Validation Process Engineer IIIs enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Validation Process Engineer III with a Associate's Degree is between $109,497 and $113,778).

Validation Process Engineer III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Validation Process Engineer III
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 4.3%
Associates 7.2%
Bachelors 55.1%
Masters 30.4%
Doctorate 2.9%
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Validation Process Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Validation Process Engineer III'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Validation Process Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Validation Process Engineer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Specialist Validation Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $138,500 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Validation Process Engineer III

Salaries for a Validation Process Engineer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $116,877 in 2023 to around $115,032 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Validation Process Engineer III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Validation Process Engineer III Over Time

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