How much does a Component Design Engineer make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Component Design Engineer in Durham, NC is $96,968. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,339 to $106,801, with most professionals earning between $80,483 and $115,754.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Component Design Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Component Design Engineer in Durham, NC. The base salary for Component Design Engineer ranges from $88,339 to $106,801 with the average base salary of $96,968. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,945 to $111,669 with the average total cash compensation of $101,341.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $96,968 $88,339 - $106,801
Bonus $4,373 $3,606 - $4,868
Total Pay $101,341 $91,945 - $111,669
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,215 - $105,442 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,964 - $107,557 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,964 - $107,557 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,971 - $101,520 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,167 - $102,966 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,352 - $101,980 COMPARE TO Durham, NC
See salaries for Component Design Engineer in locations close to Durham, NC. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Senior Component Engineer LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $95,454 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,131
JOB TITLE Optical Design Engineer I LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $85,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,100
JOB TITLE Optical Design Engineer III LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $125,200 MAXIMUM SALARY $144,700
JOB TITLE Optical Design Engineer IV LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $170,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $186,700
JOB TITLE Optical Design Engineer II LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $108,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $125,500
JOB TITLE Design Engineer LOCATION Durham, NC MINIMUM SALARY $126,060 MAXIMUM SALARY $140,894
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