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Photonics Design Engineer salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for Photonics Design Engineer roles in California, updated Oct 28, 2026.
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- Median base pay$198,300a year
- Typical range$175,000–$210,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$266,400and above
- Postings6with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Photonics Design Engineer postings in California
- Principal Photonics Design EngineerII-VI Aerospace & Defense · Fremont, CA · $146K–$202K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Sr. Staff Engineer, Photonics DesignAyar Labs · San Jose, CA · $180K–$240K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Sr. Photonics Design Engineer - Santa Clara, CAXanadu · Santa Clara, CA · $150K–$200K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Senior Photonics Design EngineerIntel · Santa Clara, CA · $164K–$232K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Sr. Staff Engineer, Photonics DesignAyar Labs · San Jose, CA · $180K–$240K/yr · Posted Aug 12, 2026
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Questions and answers
How much does a Photonics Design Engineer make in California?
The median posted base pay for Photonics Design Engineer jobs in California is $198K a year, from 6 job postings with pay at 4 companies.
What is the typical Photonics Design Engineer pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $175K–$210K. The top 10% list $266K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $174K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Photonics Design Engineer jobs?
The median here is $198K, against $175K across all 8 postings for the role.
How many Photonics Design Engineer jobs in California list pay?
6 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.
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