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2026-2027 MedTech Compensation Guide

Engineering

Base salary and total compensation benchmarks for 10 engineering roles, with the guide's notes on what moves the numbers.

Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

$125k
Average total compensation
$115k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$85k to $170k
Total compensation range
$90k to $180k

Sr. Quality Engineer

$155k
Average total compensation
$145k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$105k to $190k
Total compensation range
$110k to $205k

The definition

As a quality engineer for medical devices, you oversee the continual improvement of medical devices as well as the design and manufacturing of new devices. Your duties are to develop prototypes, assess the quality of manufacturing standards, and develop guidelines for technological improvement. You also work closely with medical device engineers to ensure sufficient documentation and standardization, which helps users and service technicians test and maintain the safety of devices.

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

$145k
Average total compensation
$130k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$85k to $170k
Total compensation range
$90k to $195k

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

$150k
Average total compensation
$140k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$115k to $180k
Total compensation range
$122k to $200k

Did you know?

Mechanical engineering needs vary by device platform and development stage. For 2026-2027 planning, assess experience in precision design, materials, manufacturability, and verification relevant to your products. Compensation should reflect technical complexity and responsibility across development and design transfer.

Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

$125k
Average total compensation
$115k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$85k to $170k
Total compensation range
$90k to $180k

Sr. Electrical Engineer

$152k
Average total compensation
$145k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$115k to $200k
Total compensation range
$120k to $210k

The definition

These individuals play a crucial role in designing, developing, and testing medical devices and equipment that involve electronic components. Their work involves creating and optimizing electrical circuitry, power management systems, and signal processing for devices such as diagnostic equipment, imaging machines, wearable health monitors, and implantable devices. They also ensure that these devices meet strict regulatory standards for safety and reliability, particularly in relation to electromagnetic compatibility and bioelectrical safety.

R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer

$130k
Average total compensation
$125k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$95k to $180k
Total compensation range
$100k to $190k

Sr. R&D Engineer

$170k
Average total compensation
$150k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$120k to $185k
Total compensation range
$125k to $210k

Did you know?

R&D Engineers translate product concepts into testable, manufacturable designs. For 2026-2027 planning, prioritize experience aligned with your roadmap, including prototyping, verification, risk management, and design transfer. Hiring needs should follow funded programs and technical milestones.

Software Engineer

Software Engineer

$140k
Average total compensation
$135k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$100k to $175k
Total compensation range
$105k to $185k

Sr. Software Engineer

$180k
Average total compensation
$170k
Average base salary
Base salary range
$130k to $210k
Total compensation range
$135k to $225k

The definition

The Software Engineer Team develops software for medical devices and research. They work to ensure that the software is safe, reliable, and usable. Their work can help hospitals improve efficiency and organization, and provide better care for patients.

The market

For software-enabled and connected devices, benchmark engineers by experience in regulated development, verification, cybersecurity, and lifecycle maintenance. Requirements vary across embedded systems, device applications, and data platforms.

Did you know?

Medical device software requires lifecycle attention to safety and security. FDA's February 2026 cybersecurity guidance addresses design, labeling, and premarket documentation for devices with cybersecurity risk. Relevant experience extends beyond coding to risk management and maintainable, secure systems.

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