Applied Optoelectronics employees working as Process Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Process Development Engineer professionals at Applied Optoelectronics worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Process Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $117,575 per year (estimate) and goes up to $237,713 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Process Development Engineer at Applied Optoelectronics is $136,592 per year or $66 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $199,306 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $113,534 (25th percentile) and $167,101 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Applied Optoelectronics Process Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Process Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $55 and $80 per hour.
Process Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,461 and $13,925 monthly.