How much does Intel pay?
As of Oct 16, 2026, 50 of the 611 open jobs Intel has on Alion state a salary. The median is $129k a year, and the middle half pays $91k to $200k. The best-paid open role is Pre-Si Power Performance Val & Opt Engineer (Contract) at $200k. Intel pays about 22% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Intel pay against the market
+22% Intel pays about 22% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 53 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Intel pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 15 | $138k | $115k – $200k |
| Junior | 13 | $120k | $100k – $200k |
| Middle | 11 | $200k | $85k – $200k |
| Intern | 7 | $76k | $68k – $91k |
Intel pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field & Service | 19 | $100k | $85k – $120k |
| Industrial Engineering | 8 | $200k | $129k – $200k |
| Backend | 3 | $200k | $96k – $200k |
| Management | 3 | $200k | $200k |
| Administrative | 3 | $177k | $177k – $177k |
| Hardware | 3 | $138k | $115k – $138k |
Intel pay by city
| Location | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 27 | $119k | $85k – $200k |
| Phoenix | 11 | $91k | $76k – $119k |
| Chandler | 10 | $117k | $100k – $141k |
| Leixlip | 8 | $129k | $72k – $138k |
| Santa Clara | 7 | $91k | $68k – $91k |
| Folsom | 7 | $91k | $68k – $91k |
| Austin | 4 | $91k | $91k – $96k |
Intel pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| In office | 38 | $120k | $89k – $200k |
| Hybrid | 11 | $129k | $91k – $177k |
How pay at Intel is spread
50 of 611 vacancies state a salary (8%). The range below is built from those 50 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at Intel
| Pre-Si Power Performance Val & Opt Engineer (Contract)Middle | $200k |
| Construction Tool Install Technician (Contract)Senior | $200k |
| Office Manager (Contract)Senior | $200k |
| Manufacturing Systems Software Development EngineerJunior | $200k |
| Process Integration and Yield Technician (ICE)Senior | $200k |
| Business AnalystMiddle | $200k |
| Defect Metrology Tool Install EngineerMiddle | $200k |
| Lithography Tool Install EngineerMiddle | $200k |
| Tool Install Project ManagerMiddle | $200k |
| Install Qualification Operations Sr Specialist (Contract)Senior | $200k |
Questions about pay at Intel
What is the average salary at Intel?
The median salary stated in Intel job postings is $129k a year, across 50 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $91k to $200k.
How much does Intel pay for Field & Service roles?
Field & Service roles at Intel state a median of $100k a year (19 postings with pay, middle half $85k – $120k).
How much does Intel pay for Industrial Engineering roles?
Industrial Engineering roles at Intel state a median of $200k a year (8 postings with pay, middle half $129k – $200k).
How much does Intel pay for Backend roles?
Backend roles at Intel state a median of $200k a year (3 postings with pay, middle half $96k – $200k).
How much does Intel pay in Hillsboro?
Jobs at Intel in Hillsboro state a median of $119k a year (27 postings with pay).
What is the highest-paying open job at Intel?
Right now it is Pre-Si Power Performance Val & Opt Engineer (Contract) at Intel, with a stated $200k a year.
Does Intel pay above the market?
Intel pays about 22% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 53 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does Intel publish salaries in its job postings?
8% of the open jobs Intel has on Alion state a salary: 50 of 611.
How to cite this page
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Intel salaries: median $129k across 50 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 16, 2026, https://alion.io/company/intel/salaries