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Average Experienced Staff Engineer with Wireless Data Communications Skills Salary in San Diego, California

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$130,827
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$121k
MEDIAN
$131k
75%
$146k

The average salary for a Staff Engineer is $130,827 in 2025

Base Salary
$121k - $146k
Bonus
$5k - $10k
Total Pay
$123k - $155k
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated May 12 2018)
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What Do Staff Engineers Do?

Staff Engineer Tasks
  • Design, develop, and prototype products.
  • Supervise and guide product development and testing team, classifying problems and identifying fixes.
  • Collaborate to define user and technical needs, including testing.
  • Lead project management from idea generation to final product launch.
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Common Health Benefits for a Staff Engineer

Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
71%

Gender Breakdown for Staff Engineers

Male
80.0%
Female
20.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Staff Engineers

What is the highest pay for Staff Engineers in San Diego?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Staff Engineer in San Diego is $NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Staff Engineers in San Diego?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Staff Engineer in San Diego is $NaN / year

How can Staff Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Staff 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 Staff Engineer that oversees more junior Staff Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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What your skills are worth in the job market is constantly changing.
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