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Software engineer salary in Sunnyvale, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineer make in Sunnyvale, CA?

Average base salary

$163,133
21%
above national average
Average $163,133
Low $112,240
High $237,104

The average salary for a software engineer is $163,133 per year in Sunnyvale, CA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.590 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Sunnyvale, CA

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Software Specialization, Sr En...
Synopsys4.1out of 5 stars.
Sunnyvale, CA
$100,000 - $150,000 a year
4 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
JBL Resources
 
$332,800per year
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Talascend LLC
 
$288,600per year
Donatech Corporation
 
$243,568per year
Lead Bank
 
$238,472per year
Alliance of Professionals & Co...
 
$231,920per year
APR Consulting, Inc.
 
$230,776per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Sunnyvale, CA

  1. Menlo Park, CA
    $185,639 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $179,010 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $176,983 per year
  4. Mountain View, CA
    $171,461 per year
  5. Santa Clara, CA
    $153,925 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Sunnyvale, CA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $92,890 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $91,429 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $185,305 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $55.46 per hour