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Senior/Staff Software Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Senior/Staff Software Engineer roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Senior/Staff Software Engineer postings in California

  1. Senior/Staff Software Engineer (Platform)Clera · San Francisco, CA · $160K–$250K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Motion PlanningZoox · Foster City, CA · $229K–$331K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior/Staff Software Engineer, ML Performance OptimizationZoox · Remote · $242K–$389K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Senior/Staff Software Engineer, ControlsGatikaiinc · Mountain View, CA · $180K–$250K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior/Staff Software Engineer, LocalizationGatikaiinc · Mountain View, CA · $180K–$250K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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Senior/Staff Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$230K median · $205K–$256K typical · 16 postingsUnited States: middle half $205K–$256K, median $230K
  2. Foster City, CA$258K median · $252K–$280K typical · 4 postingsFoster City, CA: middle half $252K–$280K, median $258K
  3. New York$230K median · $230K–$256K typical · 3 postingsNew York: middle half $230K–$256K, median $230K
  4. New York City, NY$230K median · $230K–$256K typical · 3 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $230K–$256K, median $230K
  5. Remote$230K median · $230K–$268K typical · 5 postingsRemote: middle half $230K–$268K, median $230K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Senior/Staff Software Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Senior/Staff Software Engineer jobs in California is $215K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 6 companies.

What is the typical Senior/Staff Software Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $205K–$258K. The top 10% list $280K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $174K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Senior/Staff Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $215K, against $230K across all 16 postings for the role.

How many Senior/Staff Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?

10 open postings at 6 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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