As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Electrical Engineer I in California is $90,354. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $77,077 to a high of $107,941, with most professionals earning between $83,404 and $99,560.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $99,560 | $8,297 | $1,915 | $48 |
| Average | $90,354 | $7,530 | $1,738 | $43 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,404 | $6,950 | $1,604 | $40 |
An entry-level Electrical Engineer I with under 1 year experience makes about $89,836. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Electrical Engineer I makes around $90,629. After 2-4 years, the Electrical Engineer I pay rises to about $92,690. Those senior Electrical Engineer I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $93,102, and those Electrical Engineer I having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $93,377 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Electrical Engineer I | $89,836 |
| Intermediate Level Electrical Engineer I | $90,629 |
| Senior Level Electrical Engineer I | $92,690 |
| Specialist Level Electrical Engineer I | $93,102 |
| Expert Level Electrical Engineer I | $93,377 |
| Entry Level | 10% |
| Mid Level | 11% |
| Senior Level | 13% |
| Top Level | 14% |
| Experienced | 14% |
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