KLA employees working as Applications Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 13 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Applications Development Engineer professionals at KLA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Applications Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,721 per year (estimate) and goes up to $280,004 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Applications Development Engineer at KLA is $157,203 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $233,107 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $129,338 (25th percentile) and $193,995 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 354 salaries submitted by KLA Applications Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Applications Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $62 and $93 per hour.
Applications Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,778 and $16,166 monthly.