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Distributed Systems Engineer salaries in Santa Clara, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Distributed Systems Engineer roles in Santa Clara, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Distributed Systems Engineer postings in Santa Clara, CA

  1. Senior Staff Distributed Systems EngineerIonQ · Santa Clara, CA · $216K–$283K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  2. Senior Distributed Systems EngineerIonQ · Santa Clara, CA · $163K–$214K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  3. Senior Distributed Systems EngineerIonQ · Santa Clara, CA · $163K–$190K/yr · Posted Jul 23, 2026Apply
  4. Senior Staff Distributed Systems EngineerIonQ · Santa Clara, CA · $188K–$235K/yr · Posted Jul 8, 2026Apply
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Distributed Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$400K median, $239K–$619K typical, 37 postingsUnited States: middle half $239K–$619K, median $400K
  2. California$250K median, $196K–$700K typical, 13 postingsCalifornia: middle half $196K–$700K, median $250K
  3. New York$263K median, $188K–$400K typical, 7 postingsNew York: middle half $188K–$400K, median $263K
  4. New York City, NY$263K median, $188K–$400K typical, 7 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $188K–$400K, median $263K
  5. Los Gatos, CA$700K median, $700K–$700K typical, 4 postingsLos Gatos, CA: middle half $700K–$700K, median $700K
  6. Canada3 postings, too few to show pay
  7. Remote$504K median, $245K–$504K typical, 18 postingsRemote: middle half $245K–$504K, median $504K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Distributed Systems Engineer make in Santa Clara, CA?

The median posted base pay for Distributed Systems Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA is $189K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Distributed Systems Engineer pay range in Santa Clara, CA?

The middle half of postings list $177K–$212K. The top 10% list $250K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $177K or less.

How does Santa Clara, CA pay compare with all Distributed Systems Engineer jobs?

The median here is $189K, against $400K across all 41 postings for the role.

How many Distributed Systems Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA list pay?

4 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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