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Optical Systems Engineer salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Optical Systems Engineer roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$190,500a year
- Typical range$185,000–$195,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$195,000and above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Optical Systems Engineer postings in California
- Principal Optical Systems EngineerNewport Corporation · Irvine, CA · $175K–$195K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Principal Optical Systems EngineerK2 Space Corporation · Los Angeles, CA · $110K–$280K/yr · Posted Aug 28, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Optical Systems Engineer - Millennium Space SystemsBoeing · El Segundo, CA · $121K–$260K/yr · Posted Aug 23, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Optical Systems Engineer make in California?
The median posted base pay for Optical Systems Engineer jobs in California is $191K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Optical Systems Engineer pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $185K–$195K. The top 10% list $195K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $185K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Optical Systems Engineer jobs?
The median here is $191K, against $171K across all 10 postings for the role.
How many Optical Systems Engineer jobs in California list pay?
3 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.