Content has loaded

Technical support engineer salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Technical Support Engineer make in California?

Average base salary

$105,045
21%
above national average
Average $105,045
Low $62,123
High $177,623

The average salary for a technical support engineer is $105,045 per year in California. 195 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 8, 2026).

Technical Support Engineer job openings in California

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Digital Technical Support Engi...
ZEISS Group3.7out of 5 stars.
Dublin, CA
$44 - $53 an hour
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Technical Support Engineer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Zuora
 
$210,919per year
View company
XiFin
 
$193,800per year
The Judge Group
 
$156,000per year
Joby Aviation
 
$155,750per year
FormFactor, Inc.
 
$153,731per year
Salesforce
 
$151,667per year

Looking to Hire?

Post a Job
Post a JobFind the right candidate on Indeed

Highest paying cities for Technical Support Engineers near California

  1. San Jose, CA
    $127,440 per year
  2. Milpitas, CA
    $115,687 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $111,905 per year
  4. Sunnyvale, CA
    $101,827 per year
  5. Santa Clara, CA
    $98,836 per year

Where can a Technical Support Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Technical Support Engineers in different locations
vs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Technical Support Engineer

The average salary for a Technical Support Engineer is $105,045 per year in California. This figure is based on 195 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 8, 2026.

Technical Support Engineer jobs on Indeed - find your next one today.

Technical Support Engineer salaries in California typically range between a low of $62,123 and a high of $177,623 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Technical Support Engineer in California include San Jose, CA at $127,440 per year, Milpitas, CA at $115,687 per year, and San Francisco, CA at $111,905 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Technical Support Engineer in California include Zuora ($210,919 per year) and XiFin ($193,800 per year).

How much do similar professions as Technical Support Engineer get paid in California?

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Job openings
Average $126,619 per year