NVIDIA employees working as Performance Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is in line with the average of Performance Engineer professionals at NVIDIA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Performance Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Performance Engineer at NVIDIA is CA$154,768 per year or CA$74 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$235,172 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$125,091 (25th percentile) and CA$193,366 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by NVIDIA Performance Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.