San Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a San Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a San Engineer in the United States is $114,716 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a San Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,321
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,119 to $121,314
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,650
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San Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,314 $10,110 $2,333 $58
Average $114,716 $9,560 $2,206 $55
25th Percentile $102,119 $8,510 $1,964 $49
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Key Factors That Influence San Engineer Salaries

A San Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects San Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a San Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $113,491
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $113,841
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,241
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,314
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,016
Levels Salary
Entry Level San Engineer$113,491
Intermediate Level San Engineer$113,841
Senior Level San Engineer$115,241
Specialist Level San Engineer$118,314
Expert Level San Engineer$120,016
$113,491 0 yr
$113,841 < 2 yrs
$115,241 2-4 yrs
$118,314 5-8 yrs
$120,016 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do San Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract San Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $127,014.
  • California: $126,532.
  • Massachusetts: $124,845.

Top Paying Cities for San Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $144,691
  • San Francisco: $143,269
  • Oakland: $140,091

What Skills Can Increase a San Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.77% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Data Storage (Mentioned in 3.08% Job Postings): Data storage refers to magnetic, optical or mechanical media that records and preserves digital information for ongoing or future operations.
  • PowerShell (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): PowerShell is a cross-platform task automation solution made up of a command-line shell, a scripting language, and a configuration management framework. PowerShell runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.77%
Data Storage 3.08%
PowerShell 2.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a San Engineer's salary.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Science
$127,335
11%
Python
$126,188
10%
Agile
$125,040
9%
Storage Systems
$123,893
8%
Problem Solving
$123,893
8%
Initiative
$122,746
7%
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How Education impacts a San Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many San Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a San Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $118,208 and $125,590).

San Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for San Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 14.6%
Associates 12.5%
Bachelors 60.4%
Masters 10.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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San Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a San Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for San Engineer

Salaries for a San Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,954 in 2023 to around $101,838 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of San Engineer salary trends, .

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