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System engineer salary in Los Angeles, CA, 2026

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

Average base salary

$148,380
19%
above national average
Average $148,380
Low $84,167
High $261,582

The average salary for a system engineer is $148,380 per year in Los Angeles, CA. 101 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

System Engineer job openings in Los Angeles, CA

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Software System Engineer
Exploration GmbH4out of 5 stars.
Los Angeles, CA
$85,000 - $170,000 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fastly
 
$220,180per year
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Ares Management
 
$212,500per year
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Everpure
 
$208,250per year
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PlayStation
 
$194,900per year
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Snap Inc.
 
$187,545per year
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APR Consulting, Inc.
 
$185,120per year
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Highest paying cities for System Engineers near Los Angeles, CA

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $181,662 per year
  2. San Jose, CA
    $165,736 per year
  3. Santa Clara, CA
    $156,626 per year
  4. El Segundo, CA
    $151,144 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $148,380 per year

Where can a System Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for System Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as System Engineer get paid in Los Angeles, CA?

Chief System Engineer

Job openings
Average $221,431 per year

Junior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $59,184 per year

Senior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $142,927 per year