As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Verification Engineer in Portland, OR is $76,063, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,463 weekly, or $6,339 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Verification Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Verification Engineer in Portland, OR vary widely, spanning from $63,059 to $89,306. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,256) and 75th percentile ($82,995), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,306 per year. This $13,739 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Civil Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Portland Verification Engineer often earn 3.2% higher than national averages. However, Portland currently ranks 209 statewide for Verification Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Verification Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $63,059 Portland, OR November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $69,256 Portland, OR November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $76,063 Portland, OR November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $82,995 Portland, OR November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $89,306 Portland, OR November 01, 2026
25% $69,256 10% $63,059 90% $89,306 75% $82,995 $76,063 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Verification Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Validation Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Verification Engineer in Portland, OR. The base salary for Verification Engineer ranges from $69,256 to $82,995 with the average base salary of $76,063. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,185 to $95,749 with the average total cash compensation of $86,305.

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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

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