Hardware Salaries · freehire
Hardware roles pay a median of $175,000 per year across 331 postings that disclose pay, ranging from $142,500 to $203,250.
Updated July 16, 2026
| Level | Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | USD | year | $116,889 | $126,625 | $150,000 | 12 |
| Intern | USD | hour | $29 | $40 | $45 | 9 |
| Senior | USD | year | $130,875 | $175,111 | $195,375 | 148 |
| Lead | USD | year | $131,200 | $162,500 | $205,000 | 57 |
| Lead | CAD | year | CA$110,575 | CA$125,325 | CA$135,500 | 6 |
| Staff | USD | year | $171,900 | $201,075 | $220,650 | 31 |
| Principal | USD | year | $156,000 | $156,000 | $200,400 | 64 |
| C-level | USD | year | $205,000 | $316,500 | $316,500 | 13 |
| All levels | USD | year | $142,500 | $175,000 | $203,250 | 331 |
| All levels | USD | hour | $29 | $40 | $60 | 16 |
| All levels | CAD | year | CA$109,050 | CA$122,500 | CA$135,500 | 9 |
| All levels | GBP | year | £40,500 | £55,000 | £56,006 | 5 |