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system engineer Salary in california

Based on 381 active job postings in california  ·  Updated 2026

Min Salary
$122,720
per year
Average Salary
$81,353
per year
Max Salary
$140,000
per year
Jobs Found
381
active listings

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Open system engineer Jobs in california 381

Optical system engineer - Pico - San Jose
ByteDance San Jose, California
$306000 / per year Full Time
Next Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicle System Engineer
aero El Segundo, California
$226900 / per year Full Time
Lead System Engineer
Deckers Brands Goleta, California Remote
$187678 / per year Full Time
Senior Sales System Engineer 2-Ter
att Sacramento, California
$169800 / per year Full Time
Senior Sales System Engineer 2-Ter
att San Francisco, California
$153600 / per year Full Time
Senior Sales System Engineer 2-Ter
att Fresno, California
$143400 / per year Full Time
System Engineer Integration Test
Trispoke managed services Anaheim, California
$133120 / per year Full Time
HV Battery Electrical System Engineer
Gotion Inc. Fremont, California
$130000 / per year Full Time
Quality Management System Engineer
Programmers io Santa Clara, California
Full Time
Senior System Engineer
accelintjobboardtest San Diego, California
Full Time
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system engineer Salary FAQ

What is the average system engineer salary in california?
Based on 15003 recent job postings, the average annual salary for a system engineer in california is approximately $81,353, with a range of $122,720 – $140,000.
How do I negotiate my system engineer salary?
Research comparable roles in your area, document your accomplishments, and arrive at negotiations with data. Use total compensation (base + bonus + equity + benefits) as your benchmark, not just base pay.
What factors affect system engineer compensation in california?
Key factors include years of experience, technical certifications, company size (startup vs. enterprise), industry (tech vs. finance vs. healthcare), and whether the role is remote-first or on-site in a high cost-of-living metro.