Data Center Infrastructure Engineer Salary in California

How much does a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer make in California?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Center Infrastructure Engineer in California is $125,001 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,571
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,775 to $138,909
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,465
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75th Percentile $138,909 $11,576 $2,671 $67
Average $125,001 $10,417 $2,404 $60
25th Percentile $114,775 $9,565 $2,207 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Data Center Infrastructure Engineer Salaries

A Data Center Infrastructure 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Center Infrastructure Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Center Infrastructure 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): $118,365
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $118,813
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,860
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,070
  • Expert (over 8 years): $126,933
Levels Salary
Entry Level Data Center Infrastructure Engineer$118,365
Intermediate Level Data Center Infrastructure Engineer$118,813
Senior Level Data Center Infrastructure Engineer$119,860
Specialist Level Data Center Infrastructure Engineer$123,070
Expert Level Data Center Infrastructure Engineer$126,933
$118,365 0 yr
$118,813 < 2 yrs
$119,860 2-4 yrs
$123,070 5-8 yrs
$126,933 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Data Center Infrastructure 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:

  • Los Angeles: $125,533
  • West Hollywood: $125,533
  • Dodgertown: $125,533

Data Center Infrastructure Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Center Infrastructure 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.

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$114,775
Average $125,001/year
$138,909
$9,565
Average $10,417/month
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$2,207
Average $2,404/week
$2,671
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Average $60/hour
$67
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $138,909 $11,576 $2,671 $67
Average $125,001 $10,417 $2,404 $60
25th Percentile $114,775 $9,565 $2,207 $55

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