Food Process Engineer Salary in Sacramento, CA

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How much does a Food Process Engineer make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Food Process Engineer in Sacramento, CA is $85,550. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,060 to $92,214, with most professionals earning between $75,062 and $98,282.

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Average Salary Range for Food Process Engineer in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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88346
What is the average salary for Food Process Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Food Process Engineer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Food Process Engineer ranges from $80,060 to $92,214 with the average base salary of $85,550. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,126 to $95,009 with the average total cash compensation of $88,346.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $85,550 $80,060 - $92,214
Bonus $2,796 $2,066 - $2,795
Total Pay $88,346 $82,126 - $95,009
* 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.

Food Process Engineer Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,942 - $92,078 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,853 - $91,976 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,232 - $91,260 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,936 - $95,527 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,183 - $98,115 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,995 - $95,595 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

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