Full Stack Network Engineer

Full Stack Network Engineer Salary in California

$43.9K

$132.7K

$188.5K

$133,006

/year

$63.95

/hour

Full Stack Network Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$134,771

California

California

$133,006

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    How much does a Full Stack Network Engineer make in California?

    As of Aug 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Full Stack Network Engineer in California is $133,006 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $63.95 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,557/week or $11,083/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $188,499 and as low as $43,917, the majority of Full Stack Network Engineer salaries currently range between $109,500 (25th percentile) to $155,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $176,162 annually in California. The average pay range for a Full Stack Network Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 46400), 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 Full Stack Network Engineer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Full Stack Network Engineer 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 Full Stack Network Engineer Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Full Stack Network Engineer job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Cupertino, , with Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto, close behind in the second and third positions. Palo Alto, beats the average in California by $25,820 (19.4%), and Cupertino, furthers that trend with another $33,266 (25.0%) above the $133,006 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Full Stack Network Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Cupertino, and Santa Cruz, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Full Stack Network Engineer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cupertino

    $166,272

    $79.94

    Sunnyvale

    $160,338

    $77.09

    Palo Alto

    $158,826

    $76.36

    San Francisco

    $158,783

    $76.34

    Santa Clara

    $158,229

    $76.07

    Livermore

    $158,084

    $76.00

    San Jose

    $157,950

    $75.94

    Mountain View

    $157,806

    $75.87

    Daly City

    $156,158

    $75.08

    Santa Cruz

    $155,615

    $74.81

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Full Stack Network Engineer Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Full Stack Network Engineer job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $133006 state average for Full Stack Network Engineer jobs.

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    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Full Stack Network Engineer salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $109,500 to $176,162 annually, with the California average at $133,006 per year or $63.95 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Full Stack Network Engineer jobs, with Cupertino leading at $166,272 annually.