As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Deep Learning Engineer in California is $114,447, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,201 weekly, or $9,537 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Deep Learning Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior Deep Learning Engineer in California vary widely, spanning from $101,297 to $131,322. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,564) and 75th percentile ($123,280), while top earners (90th percentile) make $131,322 per year. This $15,716 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Data Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Senior Deep Learning Engineer often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Senior Deep Learning 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
Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $101,297 CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $107,564 CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $114,447 CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $123,280 CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Deep Learning Engineer Salary $131,322 CA January 01, 2026
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What is A Senior Deep Learning Engineer ?

A Senior Deep Learning Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced deep learning models and algorithms to solve complex problems across various domains. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify project requirements, conducting research to stay updated on the latest advancements in deep learning, and optimizing existing models for performance and scalability. Key responsibilities include data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation, as well as deploying models into production environments. Proficiency in program...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $119,016 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $121,470 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $125,026 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $118,925 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $116,165 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $123,390 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $119,175 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $113,143 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $138,726 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $138,407 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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