As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Validation Engineer II in the United States is $91,829. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,274 to $99,395, with most professionals earning between $79,306 and $106,283.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $99,395 | $8,283 | $1,911 | $48 |
| Average | $91,829 | $7,652 | $1,766 | $44 |
| 25th Percentile | $85,274 | $7,106 | $1,640 | $41 |
An entry-level Validation Engineer II with less than 1 year of experience earns about $89,677. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $89,872. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $91,829. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $94,652, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $95,781.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Validation Engineer II | $89,677 |
| Intermediate Level Validation Engineer II | $89,872 |
| Senior Level Validation Engineer II | $91,829 |
| Specialist Level Validation Engineer II | $94,652 |
| Expert Level Validation Engineer II | $95,781 |
| Entry Level | 2% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 0% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Validation Engineer II compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $96,804 in 2023 to approximately $96,341 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Validation Engineer II salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $91,829 | 71.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,025 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,857 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $1,837 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 6.5% | ||
| Pension | $4,959 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $11,302 | 8.8% | ||
| Total Compensation | $129,160 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.0% |
| Associates | 2.0% |
| Bachelors | 58.9% |
| Masters | 34.4% |
| Doctorate | 0.7% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Validation Engineer II is $91,829. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Validation Engineer II is $44; the average weekly pay of Validation Engineer II is $1,766; the average monthly pay of Validation Engineer II is $7,652.
A Validation Engineer II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Validation Engineer II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Validation Engineer II is $115,245.
The highest pay for Validation Engineer II is $106,283.
The lowest pay for Validation Engineer II is $79,306.
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