Quantum Computing Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Quantum Computing Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quantum Computing Engineer in the United States is $98,971 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Quantum Computing Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,067
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,801 to $104,779
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,542
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Quantum Computing Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $104,779 $8,732 $2,015 $50
Average $98,971 $8,248 $1,903 $48
25th Percentile $88,801 $7,400 $1,708 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Quantum Computing Engineer Salaries

A Quantum Computing Engineer'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.

How Experience Level Affects Quantum Computing Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quantum Computing Engineer'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): $97,982
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,265
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,466
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,575
  • Expert (over 8 years): $103,725
Levels Salary
Entry Level Quantum Computing Engineer$97,982
Intermediate Level Quantum Computing Engineer$98,265
Senior Level Quantum Computing Engineer$101,466
Specialist Level Quantum Computing Engineer$103,575
Expert Level Quantum Computing Engineer$103,725
$97,982 0 yr
$98,265 < 2 yrs
$101,466 2-4 yrs
$103,575 5-8 yrs
$103,725 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Quantum Computing Engineers

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: $124,832
  • San Francisco: $123,605
  • Oakland: $120,864

What Skills Can Increase a Quantum Computing Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.33% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Perl (Mentioned in 3.7% Job Postings): Perl is a high-level, interpreted, general-purpose programming language originally developed for text manipulation. It borrows many features from C and Shell script and is used for system administration, networking, and other applications that involve user interfaces
  • Performance Analysis (Mentioned in 2.78% Job Postings): Profiling (computer programming), the analysis of computer performance. In software engineering, profiling ("program profiling", "software profiling") is a form of dynamic program analysis that measures, for example, the space (memory) or time complexity of a program, the usage of particular instructions, or the frequency and duration of function calls. Most commonly, profiling information serves to aid program optimization. Profiling is achieved by instrumenting either the program source code or its binary executable form using a tool called a profiler (or code profiler). Profilers may use a number of different techniques, such as event-based, statistical, instrumented, and simulation methods.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.33%
Perl 3.7%
Performance Analysis 2.78%
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 Quantum Computing Engineer's salary.
  • Performance Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Test Plans: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Performance Analysis
$113,817
15%
Hard Working
$113,817
15%
Test Plans
$109,858
11%
Debugging
$107,879
9%
Perl
$107,879
9%
Python
$105,899
7%
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Quantum Computing Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quantum Computing Engineer'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

Salary Trends for Quantum Computing Engineer

Salaries for a Quantum Computing Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $110,596 in 2023 to around $101,816 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Quantum Computing Engineer salary trends, .

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