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IT Software Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for IT 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 IT Software Engineer postings in California

  1. Sr IT Software EngineerPalo Alto Networks Unit 42 · Santa Clara, CA · $106K–$170K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  2. Sr IT Software EngineerPalo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $106K–$171K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  3. Sr IT Software EngineerPalo Alto Networks · Palo Alto, CA · $106K–$170K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  4. IT Software Engineer 2DIRECTV · Remote · $111K–$202K/yr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  5. Sr Staff IT Software EngineerPalo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $154K–$249K/yr · Posted Jun 12, 2026
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IT Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$113K median, $83.4K–$144K typical, 41 postingsUnited States: middle half $83.4K–$144K, median $113K
  2. Virginia$80K median, $80K–$121K typical, 5 postingsVirginia: middle half $80K–$121K, median $80K
  3. North Carolina$144K median, $121K–$148K typical, 5 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $121K–$148K, median $144K
  4. Illinois$82.50/hr ($172K/yr) median, $82.50–$87.50/hr typical, 5 postingsIllinois: middle half $82.50–$87.50/hr, median $82.50/hr ($172K/yr)
  5. Chicago, IL$82.50/hr ($172K/yr) median, $82.50–$87.50/hr typical, 5 postingsChicago, IL: middle half $82.50–$87.50/hr, median $82.50/hr ($172K/yr)
  6. Idaho$40.10/hr ($83.4K/yr) median, $40.10–$44.02/hr typical, 5 postingsIdaho: middle half $40.10–$44.02/hr, median $40.10/hr ($83.4K/yr)
  7. Boise, ID$40.10/hr ($83.4K/yr) median, $40.10–$44.02/hr typical, 5 postingsBoise, ID: middle half $40.10–$44.02/hr, median $40.10/hr ($83.4K/yr)
  8. Maryland$124K median, $124K–$124K typical, 3 postingsMaryland: middle half $124K–$124K, median $124K

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Questions and answers

How much does a IT Software Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for IT Software Engineer jobs in California is $138K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical IT Software Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $138K–$156K. The top 10% list $201K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $138K or less.

How does California pay compare with all IT Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $138K, against $113K across all 42 postings for the role.

How many IT Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?

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

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