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Software Systems Engineer-Level salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 7 open job postings for Software Systems Engineer-Level roles in California, updated Oct 12, 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 Software Systems Engineer-Level postings in California

  1. Software Systems Engineer-Level 3/4 (AHT)NGC · Northridge, CA · $114K–$171K/yr · Posted Sep 20, 2026
  2. Software Systems Engineer-Level 3/4 (AHT)NGC · Northridge, CA · $114K–$171K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  3. Software Systems Engineer-Level 2 (AHT)NGC · Northridge, CA · $91.8K–$138K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  4. Software Systems Engineer-Level 3/4 (AHT)NGC · Northridge, CA · $114K–$171K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  5. Software Systems Engineer-Level 2 (AHT)NGC · Northridge, CA · $91.8K–$138K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
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Software Systems Engineer-Level pay in other places

  1. United States$143K median · $115K–$143K typical · 7 postingsUnited States: middle half $115K–$143K, median $143K
  2. Northridge, CA$143K median · $115K–$143K typical · 7 postingsNorthridge, CA: middle half $115K–$143K, median $143K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Systems Engineer-Level make in California?

The median posted base pay for Software Systems Engineer-Level jobs in California is $143K a year, from 7 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Software Systems Engineer-Level pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $115K–$143K. The top 10% list $143K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $115K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Software Systems Engineer-Level jobs?

The median here is $143K, against $143K across all 7 postings for the role.

How many Software Systems Engineer-Level jobs in California list pay?

7 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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