Senior R&D Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, California

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How much does a Senior R&D Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Senior R&D Engineer salary in Los Angeles, CA is $137,190 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $121,569 and $154,922. 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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Sr Data Engineer- Ad Tech- Flink- Scala
Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data
- 120 days ago
Sr Data Engineer- Ad Tech- Flink- Scala
Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data
- 120 days ago
Sr. Adobe Development Engineer
Centene - NELSON , WI
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 120 days ago
Sr. Metadata Application Development Engineer
Centene - SAINT LOUIS , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 120 days ago
Sr. Metadata Application Development Engineer
Centene - KANSAS CITY , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 120 days ago
Senior Engineer - Utilities
Lonza - FRANKLIN , CA
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our great
- 21 days ago

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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 R&D Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Senior R&D Engineer ranges from $121,569 to $154,922 with the average base salary of $137,190. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,459 to $166,451 with the average total cash compensation of $144,859.

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Los Angeles, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

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