Question 1

What does a Staff Hardware Engineer at IonQ make?

Accepted Answer

Open Staff Hardware Engineer postings at IonQ disclose a median band of $169K–$216K annual. Based on 2 active postings that meet the salary-disclosure floor.

Question 2

What's the entry-level compensation for Hardware Engineer at IonQ?

Accepted Answer

Mid Hardware Engineer postings at IonQ disclose a median band of $110K–$122K annual, drawn from 3 active postings.

Question 3

How is IonQ's Hardware Engineer salary data sourced?

Accepted Answer

Every band is derived from active IonQ job postings that disclose a USD-yearly salary above the qualifying floor, plus verified community submissions where available. 10 qualifying job postings currently feed this page.

Question 4

What seniority levels does IonQ hire for Hardware Engineer?

Accepted Answer

Across active postings, IonQ currently hires Hardware Engineers at: Mid, Senior, Staff. Each tier has at least two open postings that meet the salary-disclosure floor.

Question 5

Why does Hardware Engineer compensation vary at IonQ?

Accepted Answer

The P25–P75 spread for Staff Hardware Engineer at IonQ is $158K–$227K. Specialisation, team, and location are the main drivers; the long-tail page surfaces the per-tier breakdown.

Seniority	Jobs	Min P25	Median min	Median max	Max P75
Mid	3	$103K	$110K	$122K	$124K
Senior	5	$127K	$127K	$166K	$186K
Staff	2	$158K	$169K	$216K	$227K

Hardware Engineer at IonQ

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