Senior Firmware Engineer Salary in San Diego, California

Senior Firmware Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Senior Firmware Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Firmware Engineer in San Diego, CA is $89,694. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,464 to $96,004, with most professionals earning between $77,792 and $101,749.

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10th Percentile Senior Firmware Engineer Salary $77,792 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Firmware Engineer Salary $83,464 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Firmware Engineer Salary $89,694 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Firmware Engineer Salary $96,004 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Firmware Engineer Salary $101,749 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
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    Embedded Software Engineer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Firmware Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Embedded Software Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Firmware Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Senior Firmware Engineer ranges from $83,464 to $96,004 with the average base salary of $89,694. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,464 to $96,004 with the average total cash compensation of $89,694.

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