Design Engineer salary in California

The average salary for a design engineer in California is $78,000 per year. Design engineer salaries in California can vary between $26,500 to $315,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 509 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as design engineer.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for design engineers in California: Apple ($410,000 a year), Intel ($181,000 a year), and PG&E ($86,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for design engineers in California: Sunnyvale, CA ($181,000 a year), Santa Clara, CA ($159,500 a year), and San Jose, CA ($138,000 a year).