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Computer Networking Security Salary in California

$21.2K

$71.5K

$125.3K

$70,750

/year

$34.01

/hour

Computer Networking Security Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$71,689

California

California

$70,750

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    How much does a Computer Networking Security make in California?

    As of Aug 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Networking Security in California is $70,750 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.01 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,360/week or $5,895/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $125,337 and as low as $21,218, the majority of Computer Networking Security salaries currently range between $49,800 (25th percentile) to $87,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $111,520 annually in California. The average pay range for a Computer Networking Security varies greatly (by as much as 38000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Networking Security salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Networking Security jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Networking Security Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Networking Security job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Walnut Creek, and Fremont, close behind in the second and third positions. Fremont, beats the average in California by $25,513 (36.1%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $30,940 (43.7%) above the $70,750 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Networking Security appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 19% between Berkeley, and San Francisco, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Computer Networking Security role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $101,690

    $48.89

    Walnut Creek

    $98,726

    $47.46

    Fremont

    $96,263

    $46.28

    Cupertino

    $88,446

    $42.52

    San Jose

    $84,877

    $40.81

    Palo Alto

    $84,272

    $40.52

    Livermore

    $84,091

    $40.43

    Sunnyvale

    $83,672

    $40.23

    Malibu

    $83,527

    $40.16

    San Francisco

    $83,281

    $40.04

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Networking Security Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Computer Networking Security job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $70750 state average for Computer Networking Security jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Entry Level Cloud Security Engineer

    $129,089

    $62.06

    Zscaler Engineer

    $114,347

    $54.97

    Threshold Enterprises

    $93,462

    $44.93

    Associate Information Security Engineer

    $81,733

    $39.29

    Junior Network Security Engineer

    $64,283

    $30.91

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Computer Networking Security salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $49,800 to $111,520 annually, with the California average at $70,750 per year or $34.01 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Computer Networking Security jobs, with Berkeley leading at $101,690 annually.
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