Research Engineer salary in California

Average salary
$121,500/yr
Based on 205 income tax records
$35,500
$341,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$92K
 
$121K
 
$150K
 
$152K
$35,500
$341,000
How much do Research Engineers make?
The average total salary for a Research Engineer is $121,500 per year. This is based on data from 205 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Engineer salary can vary between $35,500 to $341,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Research Engineer salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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University Of California, California
11 income tax records
$61,000/yr
$30K – $126K

Research Engineer demographics in California

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60% are single
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40% are married
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24% have kids
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40% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Engineers in California

205 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research engineer in California is $121,500 per year. Research engineer salaries in California can vary between $35,500 to $341,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 205 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research engineer.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research engineers in California: San Jose, CA ($153,000 a year), San Francisco, CA ($137,000 a year), and Santa Clara, CA ($135,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.