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Systems Architect salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 36 open job postings for Systems Architect 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 Systems Architect postings in California

  1. Systems Architect - Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) (AssociaBoeing · El Segundo, CA · $98.6K–$133K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Systems ArchitectSAIC · California · $140K–$180K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Systems ArchitectApple · San Jose, CA · $185K–$325K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Sr. Staff Systems Architect - RF Sensing & Mission (Active TS clViasat · Carlsbad, CA · $181K–$285K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Principal Systems ArchitectTISTA Science & Technology · San Diego, CA · $146K–$181K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
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Systems Architect pay in other places

  1. United States$180K median, $145K–$200K typical, 231 postingsUnited States: middle half $145K–$200K, median $180K
  2. Virginia$188K median, $175K–$195K typical, 31 postingsVirginia: middle half $175K–$195K, median $188K
  3. Maryland$165K median, $122K–$176K typical, 24 postingsMaryland: middle half $122K–$176K, median $165K
  4. New York$183K median, $179K–$200K typical, 13 postingsNew York: middle half $179K–$200K, median $183K
  5. New York City, NY$179K median, $160K–$184K typical, 11 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $160K–$184K, median $179K
  6. Fort Meade, MD$122K median, $122K–$125K typical, 11 postingsFort Meade, MD: middle half $122K–$125K, median $122K
  7. Texas$165K median, $140K–$166K typical, 10 postingsTexas: middle half $140K–$166K, median $165K
  8. Colorado$175K median, $160K–$175K typical, 9 postingsColorado: middle half $160K–$175K, median $175K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Systems Architect make in California?

The median posted base pay for Systems Architect jobs in California is $185K a year, from 36 job postings with pay at 24 companies.

What is the typical Systems Architect pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $131K–$211K. The top 10% list $244K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $111K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Systems Architect jobs?

The median here is $185K, against $179K across all 243 postings for the role.

How many Systems Architect jobs in California list pay?

36 open postings at 24 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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