Software Developers Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$170,910
National Median
$133,080
Employment
292,630
Entry Level (10th)
$103,950
Top Earners (90th)
$239,200+
How California Compares
California pays $37,830 more than the national median for software developerss.
There are 16.205 software developers jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 1.51).
Other States for Software Developers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $166,910 | 91,470 |
| New York | $161,260 | 104,130 |
| Massachusetts | $150,520 | 54,260 |
| Maryland | $137,890 | 31,940 |
| District of Columbia | $136,040 | 8,250 |
| Oregon | $135,260 | 21,100 |
| Delaware | $135,160 | 3,850 |
| Colorado | $134,540 | 48,980 |
| Virginia | $134,470 | 83,290 |
| New Hampshire | $132,420 | 8,010 |
| New Jersey | $132,400 | 57,120 |
| North Carolina | $131,000 | 57,590 |
| Connecticut | $130,870 | 16,490 |
| Vermont | $130,720 | N/A |
| Texas | $130,500 | 151,460 |
| Nevada | $129,030 | 4,640 |
| Georgia | $128,920 | 47,350 |
| Arizona | $128,690 | 35,650 |
| Rhode Island | $128,660 | 6,010 |
| Illinois | $127,770 | 54,490 |