California, CA · 2026
Software Developers Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$176,910
per year
State Median
$169,430
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $138,110
25th %ile
$129,631
Entry
Average
$176,910
State avg
75th %ile
$214,608
Senior
Software Developers Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $216,004 | +22% | +3.8% |
| San Jose, CA | $214,346 | +21% | +3.8% |
| Fremont, CA | $203,574 | +15% | +3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $198,602 | +12% | +5% |
| Irvine, CA | $194,458 | +10% | +2.9% |
| Anaheim, CA | $191,144 | +8% | +5.9% |
| Long Beach, CA | $189,486 | +7% | +3.8% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $186,172 | +5% | +5.5% |
| San Diego, CA | $180,371 | +2% | +3.3% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $174,571 | -1% | +3.1% |
| Sacramento, CA | $161,312 | -9% | +3.1% |
| Riverside, CA | $160,483 | -9% | +3.3% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $153,025 | -14% | +3.3% |
| Stockton, CA | $149,711 | -15% | +2.6% |
| Modesto, CA | $145,567 | -18% | +5.9% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $144,739 | -18% | +6.1% |
| Fresno, CA | $143,910 | -19% | +3.8% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Software Developers salaries stack up across California cities.