Head of Engineering Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Head of Engineering make in San Diego, CA? The average Head of Engineering salary in San Diego, CA is $311,314 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $275,476 and $354,707. 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 Engineering

Vendara (Formerly Choice Merchant Solutions) - Bellevue , WA

The Head of Engineering is responsible for acting as the head of the team working on the development of software applications and ensuring engineers follow set regulations and goals. They will drive ...

LinkedIn - 19 days ago

Head of Engineering

Sika Health - Seattle , WA

SIKA HEALTH Head of Engineering About Sika Health Sika Health is a seed-stage company that is reinventing healthcare payments. We offer an e-commerce solution that enables shoppers to spend regulated ...

LinkedIn - 38 days ago

Head of Systems Engineering - medical device start-up

InnoTech Staffing - Boston , MA

We are looking for a Head of Systems Engineering for the Boston, MA office. In this role, you will lead engineering and systems integration efforts across the business, taking the prototype device ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 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 - 38 days ago

Head of Systems Engineering

EOS Aircraft Inc - Bend , OR

The Head of Systems Engineering at EOS Aircraft, Inc. will be pivotal in ensuring the successful integration and performance of our aircraft systems through a comprehensive systems engineering ...

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Senior Director, Head of Statistical Programming

Alumis - South San Francisco , CA

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director, Head of Statistical Programming, who will be responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing the statistical programming activities for all clinical ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 24 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 San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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275476

354707

311314

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

338449

478374

396226

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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Head of Engineering ranges from $275,476 to $354,707 with the average base salary of $311,314. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $338,449 to $478,374 with the average total cash compensation of $396,226.

View Average Salary for Head of Engineering as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$311,314	$275,476 - $354,707
Bonus	$84,912	$62,973 - $123,666
Total Pay	$396,226	$338,449 - $478,374

* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $275,979 - $355,355	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $276,800 - $356,412	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $275,261 - $354,430	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $277,197 - $356,924	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $275,261 - $354,430	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $279,742 - $360,200	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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About San Diego, California According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

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