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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

$163,542
21%
above national average
Average $163,542
Low $112,323
High $238,115

The average salary for a software engineer is $163,542 per year in Sunnyvale, CA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.573 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Sunnyvale, CA

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Software Dev Engineer, Prime V...
Amazon.com3.5out of 5 stars.
Sunnyvale, CA
$143,700 - $194,400 a year
Full-time
4 months 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. Camarillo, CA
    $314,068 per year
  2. Menlo Park, CA
    $187,101 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $179,948 per year
  4. San Jose, CA
    $179,400 per year
  5. Mountain View, CA
    $171,414 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 $92,889 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $91,534 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $184,420 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $55.88 per hour