Intel

Public (NASDAQ: INTC)

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Website

intel.com

Industry

Semiconductors

Year founded

1968

Employees

120,000

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Intel Hardware Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $131,500 to $505,000 across 7 levels. Figures are self-reported and vary by location and offer details. Last updated Apr 6, 2026.

Average compensation by level

LevelTotal / yrBase / yrStock / yrBonus / yr

Grade 5

Analog IC / Mixed Signal

$131,500$120,000$3,333$6,000

Grade 6

Digital IC

$168,500$142,000$22,500$4,750

Grade 7

General

$179,500$150,000$24,000$9,700

Grade 8

Digital IC

$230,000$180,000$40,000$17,500

Grade 9

Analog IC / Mixed Signal

$282,000$211,500$50,000$16,000

Grade 10

DFX

$392,000$250,000$80,000$56,000

Grade 11

Digital IC

$505,000$268,500$135,000$100,000

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