Automotive Design Engineer Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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How much does an Automotive Design Engineer make in Santa Cruz, CA? The average Automotive Design Engineer salary in Santa Cruz, CA is $124,709 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $109,817 and $137,284. 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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Hardware Design Engineer
Capgemini Engineering - San Jose , CA
Role - Hardware Design Engineer (High Speed) Location : San Jose, CA (100% Onsite) Hire Type ... Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities & Chemicals, Life Sciences ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Electronic Design Engineer
Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) - Irvine , CA
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and manufacturing ... automobiles, industrial and green energy field products. We offer our employees competitive ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
MRB Design Engineer
Expleo - Tulsa , OK
... Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, BFSI, Healthcare and Energy. We work with some of the biggest ... Structure/design engineer experience with Boeing commercial products. Optional working schedules ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
Lead Digital Modeler for Global Automotive Company in Torrance, CA
OSI Engineering - Torrance , CA
... design intent with engineering feasibility. • May act as Project Leader (PL) or Person in Charge ... automotive designs. • May assist with coordinating the workload of lower-level associates ...
LinkedIn - 37 days ago
Automotive Senior Staff/Principal SOC clock engineer
MediaTek - San Jose , CA
... IC design, and position yourself at the forefront of innovation. Our esteemed Platform Team holds ... and automotive solutions. As part of our esteemed Platform Team, you'll have unparalleled ...
LinkedIn - 46 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer
GKN Automotive - Bowling Green , OH
... design changes. * Achieve financial objectives by assisting in the preparation of the budget ... Take ownership, in conjunction with Quality Engineer, of PFMEA, Control plans and process flows
FactoryFix, Inc. - 59 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Automotive Design Engineer in Santa Cruz, CA

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124709

Average Total Cash Compensation

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128351
What is the average salary for Automotive Design Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automotive Design Engineer in Santa Cruz, CA. The base salary for Automotive Design Engineer ranges from $109,817 to $137,284 with the average base salary of $124,709. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,408 to $144,215 with the average total cash compensation of $128,351.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $124,709 $109,817 - $137,284
Bonus $3,641 $3,591 - $6,931
Total Pay $128,351 $113,408 - $144,215
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Automotive Design Engineer Salary Near Santa Cruz, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,384 - $154,244 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,384 - $154,244 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,148 - $153,949 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Salinas, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,926 - $136,170 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Monterey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,162 - $136,465 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,747 - $149,697 COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
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About Santa Cruz, California    Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bur....More

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