How much does a Principal Hardware Engineer make in Raleigh, NC? The average Principal Hardware Engineer salary in Raleigh, NC is $163,963 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $150,485 and $177,576. 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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SiMa Technologies - San Jose , CA
Job Title: Sr Principal Hardware Architect Job Location: San Jose, CA Job ID: AI2318 Job ... MS or PhD in computer or electrical engineering * 10+ years in defining and leading SoC ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago
Cadence is the leader in hardware emulation-acceleration technologies and products. Looking for a hands-on Sr Principal Power/HW Design Engineer who wants to expand their scope, and grow their career
LinkedIn - 38 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled, US-based Senior GPU/Hardware Infrastructure Engineer with a robust understanding of LLMs and Generative AI. This full-time, remote role is ideal for a candidate who ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago
Avation Medical - Valencia , CA
Lead Electrical/Hardware engineering for innovative medical devices * Design and manufacture of printed circuit board assemblies for neuromodulation systems * Create Digital/Analog circuits with ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago
Acceler8 Talent - Palo Alto , CA
Principal UI/UX Engineer: About the Company: We are a well-funded Stanford Spinout, based in Palo ... As a company, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the hardware engineering landscape with our ...
LinkedIn - 28 days ago
The Engineer must establish close collaboration with peers and must exercise creativity to enable progress in advanced magnetic media development. Qualifications * Ph.D., MS +6 Year experience ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 22 days ago
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What is the average salary for Principal Hardware Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Hardware Engineer in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Principal Hardware Engineer ranges from $150,485 to $177,576 with the average base salary of $163,963. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $162,358 to $191,714 with the average total cash compensation of $173,581.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $163,963 $150,485 - $177,576
Bonus $9,617 $11,873 - $14,138
Total Pay $173,581 $162,358 - $191,714
* 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 Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,439 - $177,521 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,540 - $176,461 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $148,648 - $175,409 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,358 - $176,246 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,358 - $176,246 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,856 - $173,294 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Hardware Engineer I LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $70,292 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,311
JOB TITLE Hardware Engineer II LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $84,807 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,804
JOB TITLE Hardware Engineer III LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $102,250 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,751
JOB TITLE Hardware Engineer V LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $149,258 MAXIMUM SALARY $176,375
JOB TITLE Hardware Engineer IV LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $124,833 MAXIMUM SALARY $147,701
JOB TITLE Principal AI Engineer LOCATION Raleigh, NC MINIMUM SALARY $129,399 MAXIMUM SALARY $167,948
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