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Firmware Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 195 open job postings for Firmware Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 15, 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 Firmware Engineer postings in California

  1. Sr Firmware EngineerSolidigm · Rancho Cordova, CA · $129K–$202K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  2. Senior Firmware EngineerOSI Engineering · Palo Alto, CA · $75.00–$95.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Firmware EngineerVector Atomic · Pleasanton, CA · $110K–$135K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  4. Firmware Engineer II, C++Advanced Energy · Redwood City, CA · $90K–$150K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Staff Firmware EngineerMicron Technology · San Jose, CA · $167K–$283K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
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Firmware Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$156K median, $129K–$193K typical, 441 postingsUnited States: middle half $129K–$193K, median $156K
  2. Washington$135K median, $133K–$177K typical, 34 postingsWashington: middle half $133K–$177K, median $135K
  3. Costa Mesa, CA$222K median, $193K–$222K typical, 31 postingsCosta Mesa, CA: middle half $193K–$222K, median $222K
  4. Massachusetts$163K median, $130K–$198K typical, 27 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $130K–$198K, median $163K
  5. Colorado$145K median, $130K–$153K typical, 22 postingsColorado: middle half $130K–$153K, median $145K
  6. San Francisco, CA$175K median, $153K–$207K typical, 20 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $153K–$207K, median $175K
  7. CanadaCA$109K median, CA$105K–CA$146K typical, 19 postings
  8. San Jose, CA$146K median, $136K–$225K typical, 18 postingsSan Jose, CA: middle half $136K–$225K, median $146K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Firmware Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Firmware Engineer jobs in California is $175K a year, from 195 job postings with pay at 110 companies.

What is the typical Firmware Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $146K–$222K. The top 10% list $240K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $120K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Firmware Engineer jobs?

The median here is $175K, against $155K across all 495 postings for the role.

How many Firmware Engineer jobs in California list pay?

195 open postings at 110 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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