High Performance Computing

High Performance Computing Salary

$40K

$100K

$154K

$99,528

/year

$47.85

/hour

High Performance Computing Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$99,528

Columbus

Ohio

$96,134

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    How much does a High Performance Computing make?

    As of Jun 21, 2026, the average annual pay for a High Performance Computing in the United States is $99,528 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $47.85 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,914/week or $8,294/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $154,000 and as low as $40,000, the majority of High Performance Computing salaries currently range between $65,500 (25th percentile) to $126,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $144,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a High Performance Computing varies greatly (by as much as 60500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A High Performance Computing in your area makes on average $96,134 per year, or $3,394 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $99,528. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for High Performance Computing salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for High Performance Computing jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for High Performance Computing Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a High Performance Computing job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $23,682 (23.8%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $23,936 (24.0%) above the $99,528 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a High Performance Computing appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 1% between Nome, AK, and Victoria, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a High Performance Computing role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $123,464

    $59.36

    Whitehorse, YT

    $123,282

    $59.27

    Carcross, YT

    $123,210

    $59.24

    Cupertino, CA

    $122,792

    $59.03

    Haines Junction, YT

    $122,789

    $59.03

    North Cowichan, BC

    $122,427

    $58.86

    National, MD

    $121,962

    $58.64

    Berkeley, CA

    $121,866

    $58.59

    Oak Bay, BC

    $121,735

    $58.53

    Victoria, BC

    $121,219

    $58.28

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related High Performance Computing Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the High Performance Computing category.

    For example Solution Support Engineer jobs pay as much as $23,756 (23.9%) more than the average High Performance Computing salary of $99,528. If you're qualified, finding work as a Solution Support Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average High Performance Computing position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Solution Support Engineer

    $123,284

    $59.27

    Devops Support Engineer

    $122,950

    $59.11

    Emc Engineer

    $115,864

    $55.70

    Senior Desktop Support Engineer

    $103,264

    $49.65

    Enterprise Support Engineer

    $82,930

    $39.87

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing High Performance Computing salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $99,528 per year or $47.85 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.