California, CA · 2026
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$179,139
per year
State Median
$169,276
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $139,850
25th %ile
$129,093
Entry
Average
$179,139
State avg
75th %ile
$216,133
Senior
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $218,725 | +22% | +3.5% |
| San Jose, CA | $217,047 | +21% | +3.5% |
| Fremont, CA | $206,138 | +15% | +3.5% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $201,104 | +12% | +3.5% |
| Irvine, CA | $196,908 | +10% | +3.5% |
| Anaheim, CA | $193,552 | +8% | +3.5% |
| Long Beach, CA | $191,874 | +7% | +3.5% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $188,517 | +5% | +3.5% |
| San Diego, CA | $182,644 | +2% | +3.5% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $176,770 | -1% | +3.5% |
| Sacramento, CA | $163,344 | -9% | +3.5% |
| Riverside, CA | $162,505 | -9% | +3.5% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $154,953 | -14% | +3.5% |
| Stockton, CA | $151,597 | -15% | +3.5% |
| Modesto, CA | $147,401 | -18% | +3.5% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $146,562 | -18% | +3.5% |
| Fresno, CA | $145,723 | -19% | +3.5% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers salaries stack up across California cities.