Integrated Circuit Design Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Integrated Circuit Design Engineer make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Integrated Circuit Design Engineer in the United States is $100,701 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,107
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,705 to $106,148
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,426
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Integrated Circuit Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $106,148 $8,846 $2,041 $51
Average $100,701 $8,392 $1,937 $48
25th Percentile $92,705 $7,725 $1,783 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Integrated Circuit Design Engineer Salaries

An Integrated Circuit 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.

Top Paying Cities for Integrated Circuit 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:

  • San Jose: $127,014
  • San Francisco: $125,766
  • Oakland: $122,976

What Skills Can Increase an Integrated Circuit Design Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 10.3% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.32% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
  • Business Administration (Mentioned in 1.11% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 10.3%
Supply Chain 1.32%
Business Administration 1.11%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Integrated Circuit Design Engineer's salary.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Continuous Improvement
 $106,743
6%
Collaboration
 $105,736
5%
Presentation
 $105,736
5%
Problem Solving
 $103,722
3%
Coaching
 $103,722
3%
Initiative
 $103,722
3%
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Integrated Circuit Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Integrated Circuit 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.

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$92,705
Average $100,701/year
$106,148
$7,725
Average $8,392/month
$8,846
$1,783
Average $1,937/week
$2,041
$45
Average $48/hour
$51
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $106,148 $8,846 $2,041 $51
Average $100,701 $8,392 $1,937 $48
25th Percentile $92,705 $7,725 $1,783 $45

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Salary Trends for Integrated Circuit Design Engineer

Salaries for an Integrated Circuit Design Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $107,242 in 2023 to around $107,706 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Integrated Circuit Design Engineer salary trends, .

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