Computer Hardware Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Computer Hardware Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Computer Hardware Engineer in Los Angeles, CA is $89,141. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,006 to $95,187, with most professionals earning between $77,420 and $100,691.

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Common responsibilities of a Computer Hardware Engineer

Update existing computer equipment and hardware component to ensure that they will work with the latest software.

December 28, 2022

Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.

February 25, 2023

Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.

March 10, 2023

Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.

March 19, 2023

Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, analyzing and recording test data.

April 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Computer Hardware Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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83006

95187

89141

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

85311

99184

92222

What is the average salary for Computer Hardware Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer Hardware Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Computer Hardware Engineer ranges from $83,006 to $95,187 with the average base salary of $89,141. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,311 to $99,184 with the average total cash compensation of $92,222.

View Average Salary for Computer Hardware Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$89,141	$83,006 - $95,187
Bonus	$3,081	$2,305 - $3,997
Total Pay	$92,222	$85,311 - $99,184

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Computer Hardware Engineer Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,006 - $95,187	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,006 - $95,187	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,006 - $95,187	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,006 - $95,187	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,316 - $94,396	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,916 - $95,083	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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