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Head of Engineering salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 20 open job postings for Head of Engineering roles in California, updated Oct 27, 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 Head of Engineering postings in California

  1. Head of Engineering, Ultrasound SystemsiSono Health · Sunnyvale, CA · $170K–$205K/yr · Posted Oct 26, 2026Apply
  2. Head of Engineering - Missile SystemsEleven Recruiting · Orange, CA · $134K/yr · Posted Oct 25, 2026
  3. Head of EngineeringNTT DATA North America · Los Angeles, CA · $183K–$304K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
  4. Head of Engineering4171430P · Los Angeles, CA · $183K–$304K/yr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
  5. Head of Engineering, AI PlatformAiDASH · Palo Alto, CA · $300K–$350K/yr · Posted Oct 15, 2026Apply
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Head of Engineering pay in other places

  1. United States$226K median · $187K–$283K typical · 65 postingsUnited States: middle half $187K–$283K, median $226K
  2. United Kingdom£98.4K median · £67.5K–£130K typical · 13 postings
  3. England, United Kingdom£80.8K median · £67.5K–£138K typical · 11 postings
  4. San Francisco, CA$275K median · $200K–$325K typical · 9 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $200K–$325K, median $275K
  5. New York$275K median · $255K–$288K typical · 8 postingsNew York: middle half $255K–$288K, median $275K
  6. London, United Kingdom£80.8K median · £65K–£138K typical · 7 postings
  7. New York City, NY$275K median · $255K–$288K typical · 6 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $255K–$288K, median $275K
  8. SingaporeSGD 186K median · SGD 162K–SGD 198K typical · 5 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Head of Engineering make in California?

The median posted base pay for Head of Engineering jobs in California is $244K a year, from 20 job postings with pay at 19 companies.

What is the typical Head of Engineering pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $188K–$300K. The top 10% list $325K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $145K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Head of Engineering jobs?

The median here is $244K, against $226K across all 97 postings for the role.

How many Head of Engineering jobs in California list pay?

20 open postings at 19 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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