Average Failure Analysis Engineer with Defect Analysis Skills Salary

$94,182
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$72k
MEDIAN
$94k
90%
$131k

The average salary for a Failure Analysis Engineer is $94,182 in 2025

Base Salary
$72k - $131k
Bonus
$2k - $18k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $11k
Total Pay
$66k - $136k
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What Do Failure Analysis Engineers Do?

Failure Analysis Engineer Tasks
  • Test, diagnose, and characterize problems related to the technology.
  • Generate monthly status reports.
  • Provide technical expertise to other departments and vendors.
  • Collaborating with engineering in diagnosis and solving technically challenging problems.
  • Articulate the above finding, opinion and if applied, provide/suggest a solution in the problem report.
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FAQs About Failure Analysis Engineers

What is the highest pay for Failure Analysis Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Failure Analysis Engineer is $131k / year

What is the lowest pay for Failure Analysis Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Failure Analysis Engineer is $72k / year

How can Failure Analysis Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Failure Analysis Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Failure Analysis Engineer that oversees more junior Failure Analysis Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.