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Ground Software Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 36 open job postings for Ground Software 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 Ground Software Engineer postings in California

  1. Ground Software Engineer IIRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $108K–$148K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Senior Ground Software Engineer IRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $132K–$198K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Senior Ground Software EngineerSuna Solutions · Torrance, CA · $218K–$248K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Senior Ground Software Engineer IIRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $151K–$227K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026Apply
  5. Senior Ground Software Engineer IRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $132K–$198K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026Apply
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Ground Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$189K median, $147K–$221K typical, 75 postingsUnited States: middle half $147K–$221K, median $189K
  2. Colorado$167K median, $147K–$192K typical, 14 postingsColorado: middle half $147K–$192K, median $167K
  3. Virginia$221K median, $193K–$221K typical, 13 postingsVirginia: middle half $193K–$221K, median $221K
  4. Los Angeles, CA$137K median, $137K–$175K typical, 9 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $137K–$175K, median $137K
  5. Chantilly, VA$193K median, $159K–$193K typical, 8 postingsChantilly, VA: middle half $159K–$193K, median $193K
  6. Long Beach, CA$165K median, $128K–$180K typical, 7 postingsLong Beach, CA: middle half $128K–$180K, median $165K
  7. District of Columbia$222K median, $194K–$222K typical, 5 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $194K–$222K, median $222K
  8. Washington, DC$222K median, $194K–$222K typical, 5 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $194K–$222K, median $222K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Ground Software Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Ground Software Engineer jobs in California is $175K a year, from 36 job postings with pay at 17 companies.

What is the typical Ground Software Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $137K–$213K. The top 10% list $234K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $128K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Ground Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $175K, against $180K across all 77 postings for the role.

How many Ground Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?

36 open postings at 17 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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