As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Verification Engineer in San Diego, CA is $78,330, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,506 weekly, or $6,528 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Verification Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Verification Engineer in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $64,938 to $91,961. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,320) and 75th percentile ($85,465), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,961 per year. This $14,145 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Civil Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Diego Verification Engineer often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 128 statewide for Verification 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
Verification Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $64,938 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $71,320 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $78,330 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $85,465 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $91,961 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
25% $71,320 10% $64,938 90% $91,961 75% $85,465 $78,330 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Verification Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Validation Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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