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Platform engineer salary in Los Angeles, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Platform Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA?

Average base salary

$191,032
19%
above national average
Average $191,032
Low $138,591
High $263,317

The average salary for a platform engineer is $191,032 per year in Los Angeles, CA. 33 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 25, 2026).

Platform Engineer job openings in Los Angeles, CA

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LLM Platform Engineer
Whatnot3.4out of 5 stars.
Los Angeles, CA
$245,000 - $345,000 a year
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Platform Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
StubHub
 
$275,000per year
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Snap Inc.
 
$269,000per year
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Whatnot
 
$268,000per year
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Ahead
 
$220,000per year
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REGARD
 
$192,500per year
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Match Group
 
$155,750per year
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Highest paying cities for Platform Engineers near Los Angeles, CA

  1. San Mateo, CA
    $275,093 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $217,176 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $211,613 per year
  4. Sunnyvale, CA
    $208,925 per year
  5. Santa Clara, CA
    $207,804 per year

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