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ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer in San Francisco, CA.

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Demand: +21%
$248,400
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $119.43/hr
📊 80% Range: $179,400 – $407,100
📍 Regional Multiplier: +38% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $179,400
25th % Junior $213,900
50th % Median $248,400
75th % Senior $327,750
90th % Top 10% $407,100
Base Annual Salary $248,400
Target Annual Bonus $29,808
Annual Stock / Equity $54,648
Total Compensation (TC) $332,856
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in San Francisco, CA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$179,400
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$248,400
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$327,750
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$407,100

ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$248,400

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$244,800

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$241,200

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$230,400

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$230,400

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$230,400

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$225,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$225,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

Semiconductor Design Engineers architect modern microchips, tape-out 3nm silicon dies, synthesize Verilog/VHDL logic, and optimize GPU tensor cores.

Required Education
Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Experience Benchmark
3-7 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?

The median annual salary for a ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer in San Francisco, CA is $248,400, with entry-level professionals earning around $179,400 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $407,100.

What is the average hourly rate for a ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer in San Francisco, CA?

On average, a ASIC / Semiconductor Design Engineer in San Francisco, CA makes approximately $119.43 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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