Engineer, IT Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does an Engineer, IT make in San Diego, CA? The average Engineer, IT salary in San Diego, CA is $111,863 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $100,179 and $128,632. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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IT Engineer with Security Clearance
Innovative Defense Technologies - ARLINGTON , VA
Description Background Information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions fo
- 1 day ago
IT Engineer with Security Clearance
Innovative Defense Technologies - FALL RIVER , MA
Description Background information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis
- 1 day ago
IT Engineer with Security Clearance
D2 Consulting - CHANTILLY , VA
ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE AND POLYGRAPH REQUIRED** Join Our Team as an IT Engineer - Empowering Innovation with D2 Consulting. Are you an IT Engineer wit
- 1 day ago
4016 IT Engineer with Security Clearance
Procession Systems - SPRINGFIELD , VA
OVERVIEW: We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an IT Engineer eager to learn and grow supporting an Intelligence Community Customer. In this role
- 1 day ago
IT Engineer - Microsoft Enterprise Systems Administrator Advisor with Security Clearance
General Dynamics Information Technology - FORT BELVOIR , VA
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an IT Engineer with Microsoft Enterprise Systems Administrator Advisor experience to join our team in
- 1 day ago
IT Hardware Engineer with Security Clearance
CACI - WASHINGTON , DC
IT Hardware Engineer Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage
- 1 day ago

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100179
128632
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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104524
135870
116644
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Engineer, IT in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Engineer, IT ranges from $100,179 to $128,632 with the average base salary of $111,863. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,524 to $135,870 with the average total cash compensation of $116,644.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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