How much does a Lead Design Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Lead Design Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $175,978 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $160,281 and $193,225. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Consolidated Metco - Vancouver , WA
The Lead Design Engineer , working in the Plastics Product Development group, leads the engineering work for injection molded plastic component designs and provides engineering support through all ...
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Superfastscooter - Los Angeles , CA
About SuperFastScooter, an electric urban mobility startup, is on the lookout for a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 3-5 years of ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Cadence Design Systems - San Jose , CA
Looking for a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer who wants to expand their scope and grow their career. This position is located in our San Jose headquarter office, reports to the Mechanical ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
LeoStella - Tukwila , WA
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer LeoStella is a state-of-the-art small satellite design and ... You will be the technical lead on satellite structures, mechanisms, and/or configuration for a ...
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Intermountain Electronics Inc - Price , UT
Interface with Segment Lead, Production Manager, Production engineers, shop floor supervisors, and ... Good understanding of the relationship between product design and manufacturing. * Hands-on ...
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CMC Rescue Inc - Goleta , CA
Lead new product (rope hardware, harnesses, systems, etc.) design efforts from initial concept into production. * Update and improve upon existing product designs. * Use design and engineering ...
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What is the average salary for Lead Design Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Design Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Lead Design Engineer ranges from $160,281 to $193,225 with the average base salary of $175,978. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $169,352 to $212,342 with the average total cash compensation of $188,835.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $175,978 $160,281 - $193,225
Bonus $12,857 $9,071 - $19,117
Total Pay $188,835 $169,352 - $212,342
* 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 San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,281 - $193,225 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,057 - $171,254 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,975 - $192,855 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $155,556 - $187,528 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $155,811 - $187,836 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,643 - $192,455 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Design Engineer - Project Lead LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $158,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $191,800
JOB TITLE ASIC Design Engineer Lead LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $234,500 MAXIMUM SALARY $260,200
JOB TITLE Digital Design Engineer Lead LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $234,490 MAXIMUM SALARY $260,190
JOB TITLE Lead Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $46,798 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,115
JOB TITLE Product Design Engineer IV LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $158,862 MAXIMUM SALARY $191,703
JOB TITLE Product Design Engineer V LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $190,583 MAXIMUM SALARY $230,565
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

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