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Hardware engineer salary in California, 2026

How much does a Hardware Engineer make in California?

Average base salary

$152,727
19%
above national average
Average $152,727
Low $95,191
High $245,039

The average salary for a hardware engineer is $152,727 per year in California. 514 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Hardware Engineer job openings in California

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Hardware Engineer III
Vitec Videocom3.6out of 5 stars.
Irvine, CA
$120,000 - $140,000 a year
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Hardware Engineer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
PlayStation
 
$282,940per year
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Block
 
$256,000per year
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems
 
$250,000per year
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H10 Capital
 
$247,500per year
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NEXTracker
 
$240,000per year
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Zachary Piper Solutions
 
$237,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Hardware Engineers near California

  1. Cupertino, CA
    $177,687 per year
  2. Mountain View, CA
    $169,077 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $161,532 per year
  4. Santa Clara, CA
    $161,206 per year
  5. Sunnyvale, CA
    $160,689 per year

Where can a Hardware Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Hardware Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Hardware Engineer get paid in California?

Junior Hardware Engineer

Job openings
Average $232,344 per year

Senior Hardware Engineer

Job openings
Average $188,131 per year