Digital IC Design Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Digital IC Design Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Digital IC Design Engineer in the United States is $103,161 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Digital IC Design Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,998
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,983 to $108,310
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,626
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Digital IC Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $108,310 $9,026 $2,083 $52
Average $103,161 $8,597 $1,984 $50
25th Percentile $93,983 $7,832 $1,807 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Digital IC Design Engineer Salaries

A Digital IC Design 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 Digital IC Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Digital IC Design 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): $81,682
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $102,782
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,136
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $162,069
  • Expert (over 8 years): $192,022
Levels Salary
Digital D... Level Digital IC Design Engineer$81,682
Digital I... Level Digital IC Design Engineer$102,782
Digital D... Level Digital IC Design Engineer$128,136
Digital D... Level Digital IC Design Engineer$162,069
Digital D... Level Digital IC Design Engineer$192,022
$81,682 0 yr
$102,782 < 2 yrs
$128,136 2-4 yrs
$162,069 5-8 yrs
$192,022 > 8 yrs
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How Do Digital IC Design Engineer 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 Digital IC Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $114,220.
  • California: $113,787.
  • Massachusetts: $112,270.

Top Paying Cities for Digital IC Design 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: $130,117
  • San Francisco: $128,692
  • Oakland: $125,980

What Skills Can Increase a Digital IC Design 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 Digital IC Design 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
$118,635
15%
Hard Working
$118,635
15%
Test Plans
$114,509
11%
Debugging
$112,445
9%
Perl
$112,445
9%
Python
$110,382
7%
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Digital IC Design Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Digital IC Design Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Digital IC Design Engineer positions in Biotechnology or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Digital IC Design Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Digital IC Design Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$128,951$62.025%
Energy & Utilities$123,793$60.020%
Business Services$118,635$57.015%
Construction$113,477$55.010%
MFG Nondurable$113,477$55.010%

Digital IC Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Digital IC Design 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Digital IC Design Engineer

Salaries for a Digital IC Design Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $112,453 in 2023 to around $103,525 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Digital IC Design Engineer salary trends, .

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FAQ about Digital IC Design Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Digital IC Design Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Digital IC Design Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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