Systems Engineer salary in California
Typical advertised pay for Systems Engineer roles in California, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$191,000
Most postings fall between $170,000 and $222,000.
Based on 99 postings across 21 companies. Updated October 27, 2026.
As of October 2026, the median advertised base salary for Systems Engineer roles in California is $191,000, based on 99 live job postings from 21 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $164,100 | $193,000 | $201,258 | 23 |
| Not specified | $158,000 | $176,500 | $191,000 | 43 |
Skills employers ask for in Systems Engineer roles are on the national page →
Top companies hiring Systems Engineers
- Anduril Industries 32 postings · median $193,000
- Applied Materials 16 postings · median $177,500
- L3Harris 10 postings · median $123,500
- Apple Inc 9 postings · median $241,750
- Qualcomm 6 postings · median $216,450
- General Motors (GM) 4 postings · median $232,725
- Lam Research 3 postings · median $224,000
- General Dynamics 2 postings · median $162,762
Open Systems Engineer roles right now
The postings these numbers come from — see all Systems Engineer jobs.
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Create a free accountThese figures are the midpoint of the advertised salary range on real Systems 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.