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Staff engineer salary in Sunnyvale, CA, 2026

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

Average base salary

$200,793
33%
above national average
Average $200,793
Low $146,537
High $275,138

The average salary for a staff engineer is $200,793 per year in Sunnyvale, CA. 36 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Staff Engineer job openings in Sunnyvale, CA

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Staff Engineer
Illumio3.5out of 5 stars.
Sunnyvale, CA
$194,000 - $233,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Staff Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Apple
 
$249,750per year
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General Motors (GM)
 
$232,368per year
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LinkedIn
 
$220,373per year
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Dolby
 
$196,500per year
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Northrop Grumman
 
$194,400per year
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Motive Companies
 
$190,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Staff Engineers near Sunnyvale, CA

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $222,759 per year
  2. Palo Alto, CA
    $209,836 per year
  3. Mountain View, CA
    $207,574 per year
  4. Sunnyvale, CA
    $200,793 per year
  5. Long Beach, CA
    $194,237 per year

Where can a Staff Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Staff Engineers in different locations
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Senior Staff Engineer

Job openings
Average $206,107 per year