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Systems Design Engineer salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Systems Design Engineer roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$215,400a year
- Typical range$184,000–$215,400Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$229,600and above
- Postings5with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Systems Design Engineer postings in California
- Systems Design Engineer - GovernmentViasat · Carlsbad, CA · $121K–$190K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Sr. Systems Design Engineer - eBeamK-T SARL France · Milpitas, CA · $186K–$273K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- Sr. Systems Design Engineer – Optical Imaging SystemsKLA · Milpitas, CA · $160K–$271K/yr · Posted Aug 23, 2026ApplyView posting
- Sr. Systems Design EngineerKLA · Milpitas, CA · $160K–$271K/yr · Posted Aug 23, 2026ApplyView posting
- Systems Design EngineerKLA · Milpitas, CA · $136K–$232K/yr · Posted Aug 23, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Systems Design Engineer make in California?
The median posted base pay for Systems Design Engineer jobs in California is $215K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Systems Design Engineer pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $184K–$215K. The top 10% list $230K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $155K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Systems Design Engineer jobs?
The median here is $215K, against $161K across all 11 postings for the role.
How many Systems Design Engineer jobs in California list pay?
5 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.