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Senior quality engineer salary in Sunnyvale, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Quality Engineer make in Sunnyvale, CA?

Average base salary

$162,082
47%
above national average
Average $162,082
Low $110,554
High $237,628

The average salary for a senior quality engineer is $162,082 per year in Sunnyvale, CA. 8 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 12, 2026).

Senior Quality Engineer job openings in Sunnyvale, CA

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Senior Quality Engineer
Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)3.7out of 5 stars.
Sunnyvale, CA
$127,600 - $215,900 a year
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Quality Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ultimate Staffing Services
 
$149,760per year
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Cepheid
 
$138,333per year
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Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)
 
$137,500per year
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Cynet Systems
 
$127,920per year
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VR Della InfoTech
 
$126,880per year
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Protingent
 
$120,141per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Quality Engineers near Sunnyvale, CA

  1. Santa Clara, CA
    $171,960 per year
  2. Costa Mesa, CA
    $166,225 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $131,398 per year
  4. Long Beach, CA
    $122,666 per year
  5. San Jose, CA
    $122,404 per year

Where can a Senior Quality Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Quality Engineer get paid in Sunnyvale, CA?

Entry Level Quality Engineer

Job openings
Average $33.31 per hour

Junior Quality Engineer

Job openings
Average $89,395 per year

Quality Engineer

Job openings
Average $119,419 per year

Senior Quality Engineer

Job openings
Average $162,082 per year