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Systems Security Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 17 open job postings for Systems Security 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 Systems Security Engineer postings in California

  1. Systems Security Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)RTX · Fullerton, CA · $42K–$88K/yr · Posted Nov 2, 2026
  2. Principal Systems Security EngineerViasat · Carlsbad, CA · $200K–$316K/yr · Posted Nov 2, 2026
  3. Principal Systems Security EngineerRaytheon · Goleta, CA · $142K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  4. Senior Systems Security Engineer - P3 (Onsite-Goleta, CA)RTX · Goleta, CA · $95.5K–$182K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  5. Senior Systems Security Engineer, ProgramsAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $166K–$220K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Systems Security Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$142K median, $126K–$170K typical, 96 postingsUnited States: middle half $126K–$170K, median $142K
  2. Colorado$170K median, $135K–$170K typical, 27 postingsColorado: middle half $135K–$170K, median $170K
  3. Lone Tree, CO$170K median, $129K–$170K typical, 18 postingsLone Tree, CO: middle half $129K–$170K, median $170K
  4. Texas$130K median, $126K–$156K typical, 10 postingsTexas: middle half $126K–$156K, median $130K
  5. Englewood, CO$170K median, $163K–$170K typical, 9 postingsEnglewood, CO: middle half $163K–$170K, median $170K
  6. McKinney, TX$126K median, $126K–$156K typical, 8 postingsMcKinney, TX: middle half $126K–$156K, median $126K
  7. Costa Mesa, CA$200K median, $193K–$200K typical, 8 postingsCosta Mesa, CA: middle half $193K–$200K, median $200K
  8. Arizona$131K median, $100K–$216K typical, 7 postingsArizona: middle half $100K–$216K, median $131K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Systems Security Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Systems Security Engineer jobs in California is $200K a year, from 17 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $172K–$222K. The top 10% list $258K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $139K or less.

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

The median here is $200K, against $143K across all 98 postings for the role.

How many Systems Security Engineer jobs in California list pay?

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

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