Computer Scientist Salaries in California
$146,646
The average salary for Computer Scientist jobs near California is $146,646.*
Top Computer Scientist jobs near California
View AllStudent Researcher, BS/MS, Fall 2026
Google
Irvine, CA
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research,…
$98,000 - $131,000 a year
Student Researcher, PhD, Fall 2026
Google
Irvine, CA
Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural…
$118,000 - $157,000 a year
Computer Vision Engineer
Applied Medical
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering field with an emphasis on computer vision, or…
$80,000 - $140,000 a year
Jr Algorithms/Video Engineer
TRL11, Inc.
Irvine, CA
Document and communicate technical concepts, algorithms, and implementation details effectively to team members and stakeholders.
$80,000 - $140,000 a year
Patent Scientist – Computer Science/Electrical Engineering
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Orange County, CA
B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other similar technical field is required (advanced degree or work…
$125,000 - $170,000 a year
Staff Gen AI Research Scientist
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
Degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
$220,000 - $292,000 a year
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Highest paying cities for Computer Scientist
- San Diego, CA53 jobs
- Pasadena, CA17 jobs
- Los Angeles, CA15 jobs
- El Segundo, CA4 jobs
- Pomona, CA4 jobs
- Irvine, CA4 jobs
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