California, CA · 2026
Sales Engineers Salary in California (2026)
Average across 12 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$167,750
per year
State Median
$160,996
per year
vs National Average
+29%
national avg: $130,140
25th %ile
$119,735
Entry
Average
$167,750
State avg
75th %ile
$207,825
Senior
Sales Engineers Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $203,538 | +21% | -0.2% |
| San Jose, CA | $201,977 | +20% | -0.2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $187,141 | +12% | -0.2% |
| Anaheim, CA | $180,113 | +7% | -0.2% |
| Long Beach, CA | $178,552 | +6% | -0.2% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $175,428 | +5% | -0.2% |
| San Diego, CA | $169,962 | +1% | -0.2% |
| Sacramento, CA | $152,003 | -9% | -0.2% |
| Riverside, CA | $151,222 | -10% | -0.2% |
| Stockton, CA | $141,071 | -16% | -0.2% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $136,386 | -19% | -0.2% |
| Fresno, CA | $135,605 | -19% | -0.2% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Sales Engineers salaries stack up across California cities.