Systems Software Engineer salary in California
Typical advertised pay for Systems Software Engineer roles in California, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$235,750
Most postings fall between $196,750 and $235,750.
Based on 32 postings across 3 companies. Updated October 11, 2026.
As of October 2026, the median advertised base salary for Systems Software Engineer roles in California is $235,750, based on 32 live job postings from 3 employers tracked by FindRole.
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