Systems Engineer salary in Riverside, CA
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Redlands, Moreno Valley.
Median salary$83,096
Middle 50%$67.4k–$98k
vs. national median−25%comparison median $111,112
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,607 |
| 25th | $67,363 |
| 50th (median) | $83,096 |
| 75th | $98,036 |
| 90th | $109,392 |
Cost of living
Riverside's median Systems Engineer salary of $83,096 is worth about $78,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Riverside = 106.4).
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.