As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Improvement Engineer in Sacramento, CA is $97,686, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,879 weekly, or $8,141 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Improvement Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Process Improvement Engineer in Sacramento, CA vary widely, spanning from $84,437 to $111,614. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,751) and 75th percentile ($104,977), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,614 per year. This $14,226 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Sacramento Process Improvement Engineer often earn 2.0% higher than national averages. However, Sacramento currently ranks 124 statewide for Process Improvement Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Process Improvement Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $84,437 Sacramento, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $90,751 Sacramento, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $97,686 Sacramento, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $104,977 Sacramento, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Improvement Engineer Salary $111,614 Sacramento, CA June 01, 2026
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    Process Engineer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Process Improvement Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Process Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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103977
96513
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Process Improvement Engineer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Process Improvement Engineer ranges from $90,751 to $104,977 with the average base salary of $97,686. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,044 to $103,977 with the average total cash compensation of $96,513.

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