NVIDIA employees working as Compiler Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is in line with the average of Compiler Engineer professionals at NVIDIA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Compiler Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $88,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to $219,684 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Compiler Engineer at NVIDIA is $147,174 per year or $71 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $246,919 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $113,057 (25th percentile) and $194,164 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 33 salaries submitted by NVIDIA Compiler Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Compiler Engineer professionals typically earn between $54 and $93 per hour.
Compiler Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,421 and $16,180 monthly.