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Full Stack Software Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 190 open job postings for Full Stack Software Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Full Stack Software Engineer postings in California

  1. Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, DataZipline · South San Francisco, CA · $155K–$210K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  2. Full Stack Software Engineer, Consumer HealthOpen AI · San Francisco, CA · $347K–$385K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Full Stack Software Engineer, Consumer HealthOpen AI · San Francisco, CA · $347K–$385K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  4. Full Stack Software Engineer, ChatGPT FinancesOpen AI · San Francisco, CA · $347K–$385K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  5. Full Stack Software Engineer, ChatGPT FinancesOpen AI · San Francisco, CA · $347K–$385K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Full Stack Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$163K median, $138K–$200K typical, 863 postingsUnited States: middle half $138K–$200K, median $163K
  2. San Francisco, CA$228K median, $185K–$330K typical, 92 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $185K–$330K, median $228K
  3. Maryland$185K median, $155K–$226K typical, 87 postingsMaryland: middle half $155K–$226K, median $185K
  4. New York$188K median, $150K–$226K typical, 87 postingsNew York: middle half $150K–$226K, median $188K
  5. New York City, NY$190K median, $160K–$233K typical, 80 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $160K–$233K, median $190K
  6. Virginia$151K median, $125K–$181K typical, 58 postingsVirginia: middle half $125K–$181K, median $151K
  7. Texas$157K median, $128K–$185K typical, 45 postingsTexas: middle half $128K–$185K, median $157K
  8. Massachusetts$153K median, $145K–$185K typical, 38 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $145K–$185K, median $153K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Full Stack Software Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Full Stack Software Engineer jobs in California is $198K a year, from 190 job postings with pay at 88 companies.

What is the typical Full Stack Software Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $158K–$261K. The top 10% list $356K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $143K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Full Stack Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $198K, against $161K across all 1,011 postings for the role.

How many Full Stack Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?

190 open postings at 88 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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