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System Software Engineer salaries in San Diego, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for System Software Engineer roles in San Diego, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest System Software Engineer postings in San Diego, CA

  1. #System Software Engineer - PowerQualcomm · San Diego, CA · $100K–$149K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  2. Sr. System Software Engineer - PowerSan Diego, CA · $118K–$177K/yr · Posted Sep 24, 2026
  3. Sr. System Software Engineer - PowerQualcomm · San Diego, CA · $118K–$177K/yr · Posted Sep 24, 2026
  4. #System Software Engineer - PowerQualcomm · San Diego, CA · $99.5K–$149K/yr · Posted Sep 23, 2026
  5. #System Software Engineer - PowerSan Diego, CA · $99.5K–$149K/yr · Posted Sep 23, 2026
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System Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$220K median, $182K–$236K typical, 126 postingsUnited States: middle half $182K–$236K, median $220K
  2. California$197K median, $182K–$236K typical, 73 postingsCalifornia: middle half $182K–$236K, median $197K
  3. Santa Clara, CA$236K median, $197K–$254K typical, 40 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $197K–$254K, median $236K
  4. Sunnyvale, CA$182K median, $164K–$182K typical, 10 postingsSunnyvale, CA: middle half $164K–$182K, median $182K
  5. Milpitas, CA$184K median, $155K–$184K typical, 7 postingsMilpitas, CA: middle half $155K–$184K, median $184K
  6. Palo Alto, CA$170K median, $170K–$298K typical, 4 postingsPalo Alto, CA: middle half $170K–$298K, median $170K
  7. San Francisco, CA$225K median, $225K–$225K typical, 3 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $225K–$225K, median $225K
  8. Remote$236K median, $197K–$270K typical, 31 postingsRemote: middle half $197K–$270K, median $236K

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Questions and answers

How much does a System Software Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

The median posted base pay for System Software Engineer jobs in San Diego, CA is $125K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical System Software Engineer pay range in San Diego, CA?

The middle half of postings list $124K–$147K. The top 10% list $147K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $124K or less.

How does San Diego, CA pay compare with all System Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $125K, against $220K across all 128 postings for the role.

How many System Software Engineer jobs in San Diego, CA list pay?

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

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