MKS Instruments employees working as Optical Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Optical Engineer professionals at MKS Instruments worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Optical Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Optical Engineer at MKS Instruments is $151,657 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $241,971 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $119,359 (25th percentile) and $194,505 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by MKS Instruments Optical Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Optical Engineer professionals typically earn between $57 and $94 per hour.
Optical Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,947 and $16,209 monthly.
Optical Engineer with an estimated total pay of $100K - $136K/yr