Testing Engineer Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Testing Engineer make in San Diego, CA? The average Testing Engineer salary in San Diego, CA is $83,578 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $77,922 and $89,004. 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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MDS Testing Engineer with Security Clearance
Leidos - WASHINGTON , DC
R-00157569 Description Leidos is looking for a passionate Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in the TMPC Mission Distribution System (MDS) and the Weapon
- 1 day ago
Senior Testing Engineer with Security Clearance
Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) - HUNTSVILLE , AL
Overview i3 is actively seeking a Senior Testing Engineer to support the UVC program in Huntsville, AL. The qualified candidate will perform Senior Test Enginee
- 1 day ago
Testing Engineer/Scientist with Security Clearance
UICGS and Bowhead Family of Companies - DAHLGREN , VA
Overview Testing Engineer /Scientist (SSETS-2025-22229): Bowhead is seeking a Testing Engineer /Scientist to work G/ATOR testing of system update releases suppo
- 1 day ago
Peripheral Testing Engineer - TS/SCI with Security Clearance
General Dynamics Information Technology - ANNAPOLIS , MD
GDIT is your place. Make it your own by discovering new ways to apply the latest technologies securely and expertly. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you'll
- 1 day ago
Integration & Testing Engineer with Security Clearance
SAIC - CHANTILLY , VA
Description SAIC is seeking an Integration & Testing Engineer to work on the LANDMARK AOS program in Chantilly, VA. LANDMARK AOS is a large SETA contract, suppo
- 1 day ago
Semiconductor Device Testing Engineer with Security Clearance
HRL Laboratories - MALIBU , CA
General Description: We are seeking a candidate to conduct low-noise electrical measurements of advanced, semiconductor spin qubit devices at cryogenic temperat
- 1 day 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 Testing Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Testing Engineer ranges from $77,922 to $89,004 with the average base salary of $83,578. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,367 to $91,888 with the average total cash compensation of $85,671.

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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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