Computer Hardware Engineer salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Houston, Coraopolis, Moon Township, New Kensington, Sewickley.
Also listed as: Hardware Development Engineer
Median salary$118,144
Middle 50%$91k–$143.3k
vs. national median−31%comparison median $171,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $74,000 |
| 25th | $90,950 |
| 50th (median) | $118,144 |
| 75th | $143,255 |
| 90th | $156,000 |
Cost of living
Pittsburgh's median Computer Hardware Engineer salary of $118,144 is worth about $124,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Pittsburgh = 94.7).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi Rail STS | too few | 2 |
| Innovative Electronics | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.