WD employees working as Hardware Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Hardware Development Engineer professionals at WD worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Hardware Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Hardware Development Engineer at WD is $136,134 per year or $65 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $208,319 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $109,800 (25th percentile) and $170,812 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by WD Hardware Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Hardware Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $53 and $82 per hour.
Hardware Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,150 and $14,234 monthly.