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Java Software Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Java 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 Java Software Engineer postings in California

  1. Mid-Level Java Software EngineerLeidos · San Diego, CA · $87.1K–$157K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  2. Java Software Engineer - San Diego, CASan Diego, CA · $60K–$75K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Java Software Engineer - San Diego, CASan Diego, CA · $60K–$75K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Senior Java Software EngineerTrilyon · Sunnyvale, CA · $55.00–$58.00/hr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  5. Java Software Engineer IIIKforce Federal Solutions · San Diego, CA · $145K–$175K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
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Java Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$156K median, $125K–$226K typical, 172 postingsUnited States: middle half $125K–$226K, median $156K
  2. Texas$274K median, $156K–$323K typical, 42 postingsTexas: middle half $156K–$323K, median $274K
  3. San Antonio, TX$274K median, $226K–$323K typical, 31 postingsSan Antonio, TX: middle half $226K–$323K, median $274K
  4. Maryland$202K median, $161K–$226K typical, 25 postingsMaryland: middle half $161K–$226K, median $202K
  5. Annapolis, MD$202K median, $161K–$254K typical, 23 postingsAnnapolis, MD: middle half $161K–$254K, median $202K
  6. Virginia$159K median, $125K–$202K typical, 20 postingsVirginia: middle half $125K–$202K, median $159K
  7. Herndon, VA$159K median, $125K–$249K typical, 15 postingsHerndon, VA: middle half $125K–$249K, median $159K
  8. Colorado$133K median, $133K–$133K typical, 11 postingsColorado: middle half $133K–$133K, median $133K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Java Software Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Java Software Engineer jobs in California is $122K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $67.5K–$135K. The top 10% list $160K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $67.5K or less.

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

The median here is $122K, against $153K across all 207 postings for the role.

How many Java Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?

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

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