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Senior Electrical Engineer

Average Senior Electrical Engineer with Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Skills Salary in San Jose, California

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$132,572
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$116k
MEDIAN
$133k
75%
$150k

The average salary for a Senior Electrical Engineer is $132,572 in 2025

Base Salary
$116k - $150k
Bonus
$16k - $21k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $10k
Total Pay
$131k - $164k
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated Jun 30 2019)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Electrical Engineer

Medical
88%
Dental
100%
Vision
88%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Electrical Engineers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Electrical Engineers

What is the highest pay for Senior Electrical Engineers in San Jose?

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How can Senior Electrical Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Electrical Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Electrical Engineer that oversees more junior Senior Electrical Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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