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Software Developer Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for Software Developer Engineer roles in California, updated Oct 10, 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 Software Developer Engineer postings in California

  1. Principal Software Developer EngineerEdel · Sunnyvale, CA · $170K–$240K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
  2. Principal Software Developer EngineerEdel · Sunnyvale, CA · $170K–$240K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
  3. Principal Software Developer EngineerEdel · Sunnyvale, CA · $170K–$240K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
  4. Principal Software Developer EngineerEdel · Sunnyvale, CA · $170K–$240K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
  5. Principal Software Developer EngineerEdel · Sunnyvale, CA · $170K–$240K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
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Software Developer Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$205K median · $175K–$205K typical · 8 postingsUnited States: middle half $175K–$205K, median $205K
  2. Sunnyvale, CA$205K median · $205K–$205K typical · 5 postingsSunnyvale, CA: middle half $205K–$205K, median $205K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Developer Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Software Developer Engineer jobs in California is $205K a year, from 6 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $205K–$205K. The top 10% list $205K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $198K or less.

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

The median here is $205K, against $205K across all 8 postings for the role.

How many Software Developer Engineer jobs in California list pay?

6 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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