VLSI Design Engineer Salary in Portland, Maine

How much does a VLSI Design Engineer make in Portland, ME?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a VLSI Design Engineer in Portland, ME is $119,191. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $99,010 to a high of $143,897, with most professionals earning between $108,628 and $132,123.

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Common responsibilities of a VLSI Design Engineer

Designs and tests custom analog circuits, place and route blocks and/or top level integration for advanced process nodes.

August 30, 2022

Provide technical expertise and leads project teams of Electronic and VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of VLSI design and development for complex products, solutions, and platforms, including design, validation, and testing.

November 25, 2022

Utilize knowledge/experience of hardware design, computer architecture, and software development to complement the existing team in ensuring that newHPE computer products are designed and implemented free from functional defects prior to fabrication.

January 24, 2023

Lead the way through technology investigation to specifics of an implementation.

February 10, 2023

Participates in and provides input on process for selection of future technical leaders.

March 19, 2023

Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with VLSI technology and development guidelines and standards.

March 24, 2023

Drives VLSI innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the design organization.

March 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for VLSI Design Engineer in Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

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108628

132123

119191

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

113004

140904

125734

What is the average salary for VLSI 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 VLSI Design Engineer in Portland, ME. The base salary for VLSI Design Engineer ranges from $108,628 to $132,123 with the average base salary of $119,191. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,004 to $140,904 with the average total cash compensation of $125,734.

View Average Salary for VLSI Design Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$119,191	$108,628 - $132,123
Bonus	$6,543	$4,377 - $8,781
Total Pay	$125,734	$113,004 - $140,904

* 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.

VLSI Design Engineer Salary Near Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,628 - $132,123	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,628 - $132,123	COMPARE TO Portland, ME 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,548 - $130,810	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,548 - $130,810	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,552 - $132,031	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,412 - $131,861	COMPARE TO Portland, ME

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About Portland, Maine

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...

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