The salary trajectory of a a Process Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,191 per year (estimate) and goes up to $237,284 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Process Development Engineer at Veeco Instruments is $136,288 per year or $66 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $199,178 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $113,175 (25th percentile) and $166,873 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Veeco Instruments Process Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Process Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $54 and $80 per hour.
Process Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,431 and $13,906 monthly.