Design Engineer salary in California
Average salary
$76,500/yr
Based on 253 income tax records
$29,000
$268,000
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
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$29,000
$268,000
DATA PROVIDED BY
Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
How much do Design Engineers make?
The average salary for a Design Engineer in California is $76,500 per year.
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Design Engineer salary by city
Location
Average salary per year
Salary range
San Jose, CA
16 income tax records
$156,000/yr
$109K – $245K
San Francisco, CA
15 income tax records
$81,500/yr
$71K – $91K
San Diego, CA
14 income tax records
$60,000/yr
$45K – $109K
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Design Engineer salary by company
Employer
Average salary per year
Salary range
Apple, California
12 income tax records
$276,000/yr
$247K – $309K
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Design Engineer demographics in California
57% are single
43% are married
32% have kids
45% own a home
Design Engineer salaries by age
Effective Tax Rates for Design Engineers in California
253 full-time salaries from 2019
FAQS
The average salary for a design engineer in California is $76,500 per year. Design engineer salaries
in California can vary between $29,000 to $268,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses,
tips, and more.
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who reported their occupation as design engineer.
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The following cities offer the highest salaries for design engineers in California:
San Jose, CA ($156,000 a year),
San Francisco, CA ($81,500 a year),
and San Diego, CA ($60,000 a year).
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