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Hardware Systems Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 20 open job postings for Hardware Systems Engineer 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 Hardware Systems Engineer postings in California

  1. Principal Hardware Systems EngineerPure Storage · Santa Clara, CA · $217K–$326K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  2. Hardware Systems Engineer - LPU Platform PathfindingNVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA · $124K–$196K/yr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  3. Hardware Systems EngineerDoorDash · Oakland, CA · $212K–$312K/yr · Posted Oct 29, 2026
  4. Hardware Systems EngineerApple · Cupertino, CA · $129K–$225K/yr · Posted Oct 29, 2026
  5. Hardware Systems Engineer, MidBooz Allen Hamilton · El Segundo, CA · $62K–$141K/yr · Posted Oct 21, 2026
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Hardware Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$177K median, $139K–$209K typical, 42 postingsUnited States: middle half $139K–$209K, median $177K
  2. United Kingdom£52.8K median, £52.8K–£52.8K typical, 9 postings
  3. Santa Clara, CA$187K median, $153K–$272K typical, 7 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $153K–$272K, median $187K
  4. Washington$177K median, $139K–$209K typical, 6 postingsWashington: middle half $139K–$209K, median $177K
  5. El Segundo, CA$102K median, $102K–$200K typical, 5 postingsEl Segundo, CA: middle half $102K–$200K, median $102K
  6. Redmond, WA$177K median, $177K–$209K typical, 4 postingsRedmond, WA: middle half $177K–$209K, median $177K
  7. Remote£52.8K median, £52.8K–£52.8K typical, 5 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Hardware Systems Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Hardware Systems Engineer jobs in California is $188K a year, from 20 job postings with pay at 12 companies.

What is the typical Hardware Systems Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $153K–$238K. The top 10% list $272K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $102K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Hardware Systems Engineer jobs?

The median here is $188K, against $177K across all 55 postings for the role.

How many Hardware Systems Engineer jobs in California list pay?

20 open postings at 12 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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