Computer Vision Engineer Salary in San Diego, California

How much does a Computer Vision Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Computer Vision Engineer in San Diego, CA is $133,205. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $119,411 to $147,130, with most professionals earning between $106,853 and $159,808.

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Lead the development of solutions in the areas of autonomous and vision-aided robotic systems.

April 21, 2023

Evaluate models, visualize experiments, and report results for easier decision making.

January 30, 2023

Build and lead a team of computer vision engineers, while motivating and monitoring them to ensure deadlines and milestones are met successfully.

March 30, 2023

Hands-on experience with document security features, public key infrastructure (PKI), document imaging, and optical character recognition (OCR).

April 09, 2023

Develop novel and accurate computer vision algorithms and systems related to physical world models, leveraging computer vision techniques and machine learning on big data resources.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Computer Vision Engineer in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

119411

147130

133205

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

122590

154117

138008

What is the average salary for Computer Vision Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer Vision Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Computer Vision Engineer ranges from $119,411 to $147,130 with the average base salary of $133,205. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,590 to $154,117 with the average total cash compensation of $138,008.

View Average Salary for Computer Vision Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$133,205	$119,411 - $147,130
Bonus	$4,804	$3,179 - $6,987
Total Pay	$138,008	$122,590 - $154,117

* 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.

Computer Vision Engineer Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,058 - $146,695	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,411 - $147,130	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,749 - $146,314	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,135 - $146,790	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,749 - $146,314	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,562 - $146,083	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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