Head of Engineering Salary in Fullerton, CA

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How much does a Head of Engineering make in Fullerton, CA? The average Head of Engineering salary in Fullerton, CA is $323,081 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $285,892 and $368,110. 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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Head of Technical Program Management - Cash App Engineering

Cash App - San Francisco , CA

This Role Reporting to Cash's Head of Engineering Operations, you will be a key member of the office of the Head of Engineering. You will lead Cash's TPM function, being accountable for the team ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 18 days ago

Head of Engineering

Partnology - Berkeley , CA

As Head of Engineering you will drive strategy across all engineering projects by overseeing the software and experimental engineering teams to enable and accelerate use of internal platform tools in ...

LinkedIn - 76 days ago

Head of Data, Square

Square - Oakland , CA

This role will report to the Head of Engineering & Data. You will: * Drive the strategic direction and technical roadmap for Square's data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and precision ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

Head of Aircraft Integration

EOS Aircraft Inc - Remote , OR

Head of Aircraft Integration Location : [Remote, with relocation to our new HQ] About EOS Aircraft ... Work closely with engineering teams across avionics, propulsion, mechanical systems, and cabin ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago

Senior Director, Head of Statistical Programming

AbbVie - South San Francisco , CA

A highly empowered and stragic role, the Head of Statistical Programming reports to VP of Statistical Reporting and Standards and partners to drive strategy and long-term vision for the group ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 18 days ago

Head of Customer Success

nodaFi - San Francisco , CA

We are hiring our first Head of Customer Success to help us build the foundation of a world-class ... Collaborate with product and engineering to advocate for customer needs. 🤝 Relationship Builder

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

What does a Head of Engineering do?

Common responsibilities of a Head of Engineering

Collaborate with the CTO to evolve the architecture of the platform and develop industry leading innovations across all aspects of the business (enterprise, consumer, mobile, and 3rd party integrations).

December 01, 2022

Develops a clear protocol for handling bugsHelps to identify high risk areas for the project directorIdentifies weak software systems that need code improvement and schedules corrective action, when possibleAids in all stages of post-production including during finalizingHires and retains engineersDevelops points of view on emerging technologies, via research or rapid POCs, and socialize them within the team and to our clients.

January 11, 2023

Lead process transformation that promotes frictionless customer experience across all touchpoints, spanning digital interfaces, call center servicing, client onboarding, money movement, regulatory inquiries, transaction support, etc.

November 30, 2022

Build and maintain strong partnerships with other site and network leaders to promote collaboration and assure alignment around strategic projects and day-to-day activities and to assure mutually successful working relationship.

January 18, 2023

Provides hardware, software, and network trouble shooting support for specific applications by interfacing with end users, IT, and application vendors.

March 07, 2023

Designed, built, and operated a variety of plant-scale mechanical systems that span multiple, integrated subsystems.

March 12, 2023

Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking / forward compatibility that results in new and innovative initiatives that drive business growth, client satisfaction and sustainable processes.

March 22, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head of Engineering in Fullerton, CA

Average Base Salary

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285892

368110

323081

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

351246

496447

411203

What is the average salary for Head of Engineering in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head of Engineering in Fullerton, CA. The base salary for Head of Engineering ranges from $285,892 to $368,110 with the average base salary of $323,081. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $351,246 to $496,447 with the average total cash compensation of $411,203.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$323,081	$285,892 - $368,110
Bonus	$88,122	$65,354 - $128,337
Total Pay	$411,203	$351,246 - $496,447

* 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.

Head of Engineering Salary Near Fullerton, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Fullerton, CA
CITY, STATE Anaheim, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $288,083 - $370,932	COMPARE TO Fullerton, CA
CITY, STATE Orange, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $287,439 - $370,102	COMPARE TO Fullerton, CA
CITY, STATE Garden Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $288,083 - $370,932	COMPARE TO Fullerton, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Ana, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $287,697 - $370,434	COMPARE TO Fullerton, CA
CITY, STATE Costa Mesa, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $287,439 - $370,102	COMPARE TO Fullerton, CA
CITY, STATE Huntington Beach, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $287,439 - $370,102	COMPARE TO Fullerton, CA

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About Fullerton, California

Fullerton (/ˈfʊlərtən/) is a city located in northern Orange County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 135,161. Fullerton was founded in 1887. It secured the land on behalf of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Historically it was a center of agriculture, notably groves of Valencia oranges and other citrus crops; petroleum extraction; transportation; and manufacturing. It is home to numerous higher educational institutions, particularly California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College. From the mid-1940s through the late 19...

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