Software Engineer Salary in California
Explore software engineer salaries in California including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in CA
$143,501
Monthly: $11,958
Biweekly: $5,519
Entry Level
$90,121
Monthly: $7,510
Biweekly: $3,466
Senior Level
$194,107
Monthly: $16,176
Biweekly: $7,466
Job Growth
25%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $90,121 | $143,501 | $194,107 |
| Monthly | $7,510 | $11,958 | $16,176 |
| Biweekly | $3,466 | $5,519 | $7,466 |
| Weekly | $1,733 | $2,760 | $3,733 |
| Hourly | $43 | $69 | $93 |
CA vs National Comparison
National Median
$112,110
CA Median
$143,501
Difference
+$31,391
Multiplier
1.28x
About This Career
Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Key Skills
JavaScriptPythonSystem DesignAlgorithms
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