California, CA · 2026
Sales Engineers Salary in California (2026)
Average across 12 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$168,279
per year
State Median
$150,748
per year
vs National Average
+29%
national avg: $130,550
25th %ile
$112,181
Entry
Average
$168,279
State avg
75th %ile
$207,168
Senior
Sales Engineers Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $204,180 | +21% | +2.4% |
| San Jose, CA | $202,613 | +20% | +3.7% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $187,730 | +12% | +5.8% |
| Anaheim, CA | $180,681 | +7% | +4.8% |
| Long Beach, CA | $179,114 | +6% | +2.2% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $175,981 | +5% | +4.8% |
| San Diego, CA | $170,498 | +1% | +5.8% |
| Sacramento, CA | $152,482 | -9% | +2.4% |
| Riverside, CA | $151,699 | -10% | +6.2% |
| Stockton, CA | $141,516 | -16% | +4.4% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $136,816 | -19% | +4.8% |
| Fresno, CA | $136,033 | -19% | +5.3% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Sales Engineers salaries stack up across California cities.