Electrical Engineer salary in California
Typical advertised pay for Electrical Engineer roles in California, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$167,500
Most postings fall between $130,688 and $175,525.
Based on 76 postings across 15 companies. Updated October 27, 2026.
As of October 2026, the median advertised base salary for Electrical Engineer roles in California is $167,500, based on 76 live job postings from 15 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not specified | $118,250 | $147,500 | $167,500 | 33 |
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Top companies hiring Electrical Engineers
- Anduril Industries 38 postings · median $171,500
- L3Harris 6 postings · median $108,250
- Lam Research 5 postings · median $167,500
- SpaceX 5 postings · median $122,500
- Applied Materials 5 postings · median $128,250
- Apple Inc 4 postings · median $209,100
- DoorDash, Inc 3 postings · median $172,200
- Snap Inc. 2 postings · median $165,000
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Create a free accountThese figures are the midpoint of the advertised salary range on real Electrical Engineer job postings indexed by FindRole — employer-stated base pay, not total compensation (they exclude equity and bonuses), and they reflect the roles we index rather than the whole market. A guide, not a guarantee.