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Systems Engineer salaries in Sunnyvale, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 21 open job postings for Systems Engineer roles in Sunnyvale, CA, updated Oct 1, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Systems Engineer postings in Sunnyvale, CA

  1. Systems Engineer, Cameras/ImagingDigitalFish · Sunnyvale, CA · $110K–$140K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Systems Engineer, Cameras/Imaging [Remote]DigitalFish · Remote · $145K–$170K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Staff Systems Engineer - Autonomy BehaviorGeneral Motors · Sunnyvale, CA · $189K–$291K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Staff Systems Engineer – Sensor Systems Engineering & ArchitectureGeneral Motors · Remote · $135K–$215K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomy BehaviorGeneral Motors · Sunnyvale, CA · $153K–$234K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
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Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$141K median · $110K–$170K typical · 1,490 postingsUnited States: middle half $110K–$170K, median $141K
  2. California$163K median · $138K–$191K typical · 186 postingsCalifornia: middle half $138K–$191K, median $163K
  3. Massachusetts$143K median · $126K–$166K typical · 101 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $126K–$166K, median $143K
  4. Arizona$154K median · $126K–$162K typical · 64 postingsArizona: middle half $126K–$162K, median $154K
  5. Colorado$141K median · $123K–$167K typical · 59 postingsColorado: middle half $123K–$167K, median $141K
  6. Maryland$115K median · $100K–$167K typical · 46 postingsMaryland: middle half $100K–$167K, median $115K
  7. San Diego, CA$141K median · $123K–$144K typical · 44 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $123K–$144K, median $141K
  8. New York$125K median · $85K–$156K typical · 42 postingsNew York: middle half $85K–$156K, median $125K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Systems Engineer make in Sunnyvale, CA?

The median posted base pay for Systems Engineer jobs in Sunnyvale, CA is $187K a year, from 21 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Systems Engineer pay range in Sunnyvale, CA?

The middle half of postings list $187K–$194K. The top 10% list $194K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $175K or less.

How does Sunnyvale, CA pay compare with all Systems Engineer jobs?

The median here is $187K, against $141K across all 1,561 postings for the role.

How many Systems Engineer jobs in Sunnyvale, CA list pay?

21 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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