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Hourly Wage for Validation Engineer I Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Validation Engineer I?

As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Validation Engineer I in the United States is $38, which translates to an annual salary of about $79,290.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $45 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35 to $42 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32 per hour
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Validation Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $86,529 $7,211 $1,664 $42
Average $79,290 $6,608 $1,525 $38
25th Percentile $72,206 $6,017 $1,389 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Validation Engineer I Salaries

A Validation Engineer I'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Validation Engineer I'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:

  • Validation Engineer I (0-2 years): $79,290
  • Validation Engineer II (2-4 years): $96,841
  • Validation Engineer III (4-7 years): $114,482
  • Validation Engineer IV (7+ years): $138,474
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Validation Engineer I0-2 years$79,290
Validation Engineer II2-4 years$96,841
Validation Engineer III4-7 years$114,482
Validation Engineer IV7+ years$138,474
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Top Paying Cities for Validation Engineer Is

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: $100,008
  • San Francisco: $99,025
  • Oakland: $96,829

What Skills Can Increase a Validation Engineer I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.18% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 2.37% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
  • Technical Skills (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise required to perform specific tasks and use specific tools and programs in real world situations.
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Leadership 5.18%
Civil Engineering 2.37%
Technical Skills 1.78%
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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 Engineer I's salary.
  • Android: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Land Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Android
 $89,598
13%
Land Development
 $88,805
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Computer Science
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Python
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AWS
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How Education impacts a Validation Engineer I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Validation Engineer Is 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 Engineer I with a Associate's Degree is between $61,148 and $68,689).

Validation Engineer I Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Validation Engineer I
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.4%
High School 3.4%
Associates 3.4%
Bachelors 60.5%
Masters 32.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Validation Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Validation Engineer I'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.

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$72,206
Average $79,290/year
$86,529
$6,017
Average $6,608/month
$7,211
$1,389
Average $1,525/week
$1,664
$35
Average $38/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $86,529 $7,211 $1,664 $42
Average $79,290 $6,608 $1,525 $38
25th Percentile $72,206 $6,017 $1,389 $35

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FAQ about Validation Engineer I

1. What are the responsibilities of Validation Engineer I?

Prepares all protocols and reports for validation work. Coordinates all validation activities by constant communication with affected departments and personnel; oversees and reviews validation area processes and procedures. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Validation Engineer I

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Civil Engineering: Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.

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Technical Skills: Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise required to perform specific tasks and use specific tools and programs in real world situations.

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