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Engineer Software salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 60 open job postings for Engineer Software roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Engineer Software postings in California

  1. Staff Engineer Software (Cortex Platform) - US CitizenPalo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $112K–$180K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  2. Sr Principal Engineer SoftwareNorthrop Grumman · El Segundo, CA · $123K–$213K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  3. Senior Principal Engineer Software (Advanced DNS Resolver)Palo Alto Networks · Palo Alto, CA · $170K–$277K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  4. Principal Engineer Software (Threat Data Platform)Palo Alto Networks · Palo Alto, CA · $156K–$253K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  5. Principal Engineer Software (Device Security - Generative AI Back End)Palo Alto Networks · Palo Alto, CA · $156K–$253K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
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Engineer Software pay in other places

  1. United States$162K median, $123K–$192K typical, 174 postingsUnited States: middle half $123K–$192K, median $162K
  2. Florida$123K median, $99.1K–$150K typical, 36 postingsFlorida: middle half $99.1K–$150K, median $123K
  3. Melbourne, FL$123K median, $99.1K–$154K typical, 34 postingsMelbourne, FL: middle half $99.1K–$154K, median $123K
  4. Palo Alto, CA$193K median, $192K–$205K typical, 22 postingsPalo Alto, CA: middle half $192K–$205K, median $193K
  5. Santa Clara, CA$192K median, $165K–$205K typical, 19 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $165K–$205K, median $192K
  6. San Diego, CA$143K median, $115K–$178K typical, 10 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $115K–$178K, median $143K
  7. Colorado$130K median, $130K–$162K typical, 9 postingsColorado: middle half $130K–$162K, median $130K
  8. Colorado Springs, CO$130K median, $130K–$162K typical, 9 postingsColorado Springs, CO: middle half $130K–$162K, median $130K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Engineer Software make in California?

The median posted base pay for Engineer Software jobs in California is $192K a year, from 60 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Engineer Software pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $154K–$205K. The top 10% list $205K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $143K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Engineer Software jobs?

The median here is $192K, against $162K across all 175 postings for the role.

How many Engineer Software jobs in California list pay?

60 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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