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Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer roles in California, updated Oct 2, 2026.
- Median base pay$114,700a year
- Typical range$114,700–$114,700Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$114,700and above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer postings in California
- Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - EmbeddedNGC · San Diego, CA · $91.8K–$138K/yr · Posted Oct 1, 2026ApplyView posting
- Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (AHT)NGC · Hollywood, CA · $91.8K–$138K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer (TS Clearance) (AHT)NGC · Manhattan Beach, CA · $91.8K–$138K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer make in California?
The median posted base pay for Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer jobs in California is $115K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 1 company.
What is the typical Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $115K–$115K. The top 10% list $115K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $115K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer jobs?
The median here is $115K, against $104K across all 8 postings for the role.
How many Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?
3 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.
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