Software Developer Salary in California
Based on 293K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$170,910
$82.168/hr
vs National Average
$121,352
+40.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$104K – —
293K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Software Developer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,950 |
| 25th percentile | $134,820 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $170,910 |
| 75th percentile | $212,280 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Developer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $164,330 |
| 2023 | $168,660 |
| 2024 | $170,910 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $164,330 | $111,597 |
| 2023 | $168,660 | $118,750 |
| 2024 | $170,910 | $121,352 |