What are the main factors that influence an IC Design Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An IC Design Engineer's salary?

An IC Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a IC Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $85,826, a Digital Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $108,015, a Digital Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $134,651, a Digital Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $170,243, a Digital Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $201,635,

What are the highest paying states for an IC Design Engineer?

IC Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IC Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,088, California $90,743, Massachusetts $89,533. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IC Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for IC Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Analog IC Design Engineer: $123,053; Ic Engineer: $105,834; Digital IC Design Engineer: $103,029; Digital Design Engineer II: $102,236; Analog/Digital IC Layout Engineer: $89,378.

IC Design Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an IC Design Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an IC Design Engineer in Rhode Island is $85,889 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an IC Design Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,083
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,196 to $93,319
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,103

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IC Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,319	$7,777	$1,795	$45
Average	$85,889	$7,157	$1,652	$41
25th Percentile	$79,196	$6,600	$1,523	$38

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Key Factors That Influence IC Design Engineer Salaries

An IC Design Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects IC Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IC Design Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,826
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,015
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,651
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,243
Expert (over 8 years): $201,635

Levels	Salary
IC Design... Level IC Design Engineer	$85,826
Digital D... Level IC Design Engineer	$108,015
Digital D... Level IC Design Engineer	$134,651
Digital D... Level IC Design Engineer	$170,243
Digital D... Level IC Design Engineer	$201,635

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How Do IC Design Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract IC Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,088.
California: $90,743.
Massachusetts: $89,533.

District of Columbia $91,088 California $90,743 Massachusetts $89,533 Washington $89,204 New Jersey $89,171 Alaska $89,056 Connecticut $87,921 New York $87,460

Hawaii $85,987 Rhode Island $85,296 Maryland $84,827 Minnesota $84,186 Colorado $83,939 Illinois $83,857 Oregon $83,544 Delaware $83,314

New Hampshire $83,169 Virginia $82,845 Pennsylvania $81,899 Nevada $81,422 North Dakota $81,265 Michigan $81,018 Wisconsin $80,928 Vermont $80,747

Texas $80,245 Maine $80,212 Arizona $80,163 Ohio $80,105 Georgia $79,348 Indiana $78,970 Wyoming $78,896 Utah $78,781

Iowa $78,731 Kansas $78,336 Louisiana $78,221 North Carolina $78,180 Missouri $78,164 Florida $77,843 Montana $77,670 Nebraska $77,506

Kentucky $77,415 South Carolina $77,086 Tennessee $76,880 Idaho $76,798 New Mexico $76,197 Oklahoma $76,066 Alabama $75,580 South Dakota $74,766

Arkansas $74,322 West Virginia $74,083 Mississippi $73,367

Top Paying Cities for IC Design Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $86,695
Albion: $85,255
Ashaway: $87,024

Adamsville, RI $86,695 Albion, RI $85,255 Ashaway, RI $87,024 Barrington, RI $85,255 Block Island, RI $86,572 Bradford, RI $86,966 Bristol, RI $85,173 Carolina, RI $86,259

Charlestown, RI $86,349 Chepachet, RI $85,091 Clayville, RI $85,173 Coventry, RI $85,091 West Greenwich, RI $85,033 East Greenwich, RI $85,148 Exeter, RI $86,966 Fiskeville, RI $85,255

Forestdale, RI $85,173 Foster, RI $85,033 Glendale, RI $85,033 Greene, RI $85,987 Greenville, RI $85,255 Harmony, RI $85,231 Harrisville, RI $85,091 Hope, RI $85,255

Hope Valley, RI $87,024 Hopkinton, RI $87,049 Jamestown, RI $86,177 Kenyon, RI $86,942 Little Compton, RI $86,662 Manville, RI $85,255 Mapleville, RI $85,033 Newport, RI $86,193

Middletown, RI $86,555 North Kingstown, RI $85,008 North Scituate, RI $85,231 Oakland, RI $85,115 Pascoag, RI $85,066 Pawtucket, RI $85,255 Central Falls, RI $85,255 Cumberland, RI $85,255

Lincoln, RI $85,255 Portsmouth, RI $85,848 Prudence Island, RI $85,091 Rockville, RI $87,049 Saunderstown, RI $86,226 Shannock, RI $86,917 Slatersville, RI $85,173 Slocum, RI $86,226

Tiverton, RI $86,720 Wakefield, RI $86,136 Kingston, RI $86,152 Narragansett, RI $86,168 Peace Dale, RI $86,136 Warren, RI $85,231 Warwick, RI $85,255 Westerly, RI $87,073

West Kingston, RI $86,201 West Warwick, RI $85,255 Wood River Junction, RI $86,966 Woonsocket, RI $85,173 North Smithfield, RI $85,231 Wyoming, RI $86,942 Providence, RI $85,255 Cranston, RI $85,255

North Providence, RI $85,255 East Providence, RI $85,255 Riverside, RI $85,255 Rumford, RI $85,255 Smithfield, RI $85,255 Johnston, RI $85,255

IC Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IC Design Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$79,196

Average $85,889/year

$93,319

$6,600

Average $7,157/month

$7,777

$1,523

Average $1,652/week

$1,795

$38

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,319	$7,777	$1,795	$45
Average	$85,889	$7,157	$1,652	$41
25th Percentile	$79,196	$6,600	$1,523	$38

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