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Software Systems Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 47 open job postings for Software Systems Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 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 postings in California

  1. Lead Software Systems EngineerBoeing · Seal Beach, CA · $172K–$232K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Software Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)Boeing · Seal Beach, CA · $106K–$144K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Software Systems Engineer (Experienced/Senior)Boeing · El Segundo, CA · $127K–$171K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  4. Software Systems Engineer - HP IQHP Development Company, L.P. · San Francisco, CA · $109K–$143K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  5. Software Systems Engineer, Data Labeling Engineering - Early CareerGeneral Motors · Sunnyvale, CA · $125K–$165K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
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Software Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$145K median, $124K–$173K typical, 203 postingsUnited States: middle half $124K–$173K, median $145K
  2. Colorado$130K median, $117K–$158K typical, 29 postingsColorado: middle half $117K–$158K, median $130K
  3. North Carolina$124K median, $124K–$124K typical, 27 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $124K–$124K, median $124K
  4. Raleigh, NC$124K median, $124K–$124K typical, 27 postingsRaleigh, NC: middle half $124K–$124K, median $124K
  5. Virginia$160K median, $147K–$173K typical, 15 postingsVirginia: middle half $147K–$173K, median $160K
  6. Seal Beach, CA$202K median, $125K–$202K typical, 13 postingsSeal Beach, CA: middle half $125K–$202K, median $202K
  7. Colorado Springs, CO$117K median, $117K–$189K typical, 11 postingsColorado Springs, CO: middle half $117K–$189K, median $117K
  8. Chantilly, VA$160K median, $147K–$173K typical, 9 postingsChantilly, VA: middle half $147K–$173K, median $160K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Systems Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Software Systems Engineer jobs in California is $149K a year, from 47 job postings with pay at 20 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $126K–$194K. The top 10% list $202K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $125K or less.

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

The median here is $149K, against $145K across all 214 postings for the role.

How many Software Systems Engineer jobs in California list pay?

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

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