The salary trajectory of a VLSI Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a VLSI Design Engineer at Microchip Technology is NZ$170,335 per year or NZ$82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$252,728 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$139,831 (25th percentile) and NZ$210,202 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Microchip Technology VLSI Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.