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Computer engineer salary in California, 2026

How much does a Computer Engineer make in California?

Average base salary

$100,038
same
as national average
Average $100,038
Low $61,724
High $162,135

The average salary for a computer engineer is $100,038 per year in California. 116 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 24, 2026).

Computer Engineer job openings in California

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Graduation Specialist, College...
California State University4.3out of 5 stars.
Fullerton, CA
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Computer Engineer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Apple
 
$249,750per year
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NVIDIA
 
$207,125per year
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Lewis Roca
 
$185,750per year
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MERCOR
 
$176,800per year
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DCI Solutions
 
$175,000per year
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Scientific Research Corporatio...
 
$170,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Computer Engineers near California

  1. San Francisco Bay Area, CA
    $156,599 per year
  2. Berkeley, CA
    $144,903 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $127,423 per year
  4. Port Hueneme, CA
    $119,663 per year
  5. Ridgecrest, CA
    $93,947 per year

Where can a Computer Engineer earn more?

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