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
$167,163
per year
State Median
$162,833
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $130,500
25th %ile
$118,679
Entry
Average
$167,163
State avg
75th %ile
$209,574
Senior
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $204,102 | +22% | +4.1% |
| San Jose, CA | $202,536 | +21% | +4.3% |
| Fremont, CA | $192,357 | +15% | +1.8% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $187,659 | +12% | +5.3% |
| Irvine, CA | $183,744 | +10% | +4.2% |
| Anaheim, CA | $180,612 | +8% | +5.9% |
| Long Beach, CA | $179,045 | +7% | +6.2% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $175,913 | +5% | +6.4% |
| San Diego, CA | $170,433 | +2% | +5% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $164,952 | -1% | +5.4% |
| Sacramento, CA | $152,424 | -9% | +5.8% |
| Riverside, CA | $151,641 | -9% | +2.7% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $144,594 | -14% | +2.5% |
| Stockton, CA | $141,462 | -15% | +2.1% |
| Modesto, CA | $137,547 | -18% | +4% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $136,764 | -18% | +3% |
| Fresno, CA | $135,981 | -19% | +3.7% |
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