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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in California

The median site reliability engineer salary in California is $221,850 per year, which is 53.0% above the national median of $145,000.

Median Salary
$221,850
vs National
+$76,850
State Rank
#2 of 50
Cost of Living
138%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in California by Experience

In California, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $140,760, while experienced professionals earn up to $321,300 per year. The cost of living index in California is 138% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$140,760
+$48,760 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$226,440
+$78,440 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$321,300
+$111,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in California

Percentile CA Salary
10th Percentile $134,640
25th Percentile $175,950
Median (50th) $221,850
75th Percentile $283,050
90th Percentile $336,600

Site Reliability Engineer Salary by City in California

The largest employment areas for site reliability engineers in California include Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and San Jose. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in California

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. California has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook in California

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). California's demand may vary based on local industry trends.