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Software Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 959 open job postings for Software Engineer roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

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

Newest Software Engineer postings in California

  1. Senior Software Engineer, Data ScienceLinked In · Remote · $129K–$212K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Principal Software Engineer, InfraEng Platform TeamAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $253K–$336K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Software Engineer, Data ServicesDIGITL Fox Digital & Technology Group · Remote · $143K–$170K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr. Staff Software Engineer – Level 6Ngc · Redondo Beach, CA · $193K–$289K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Software Engineer - LedgerCardless · San Francisco, CA · $190K–$295K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$178K median · $145K–$210K typical · 4,396 postingsUnited States: middle half $145K–$210K, median $178K
  2. New York$193K median · $166K–$220K typical · 297 postingsNew York: middle half $166K–$220K, median $193K
  3. San Francisco, CA$225K median · $193K–$264K typical · 256 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $193K–$264K, median $225K
  4. New York City, NY$194K median · $173K–$225K typical · 254 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $173K–$225K, median $194K
  5. Canada$156K median · $121K–$185K typical · 245 postingsCanada: middle half $121K–$185K, median $156K
  6. San Jose, CA$195K median · $178K–$219K typical · 169 postingsSan Jose, CA: middle half $178K–$219K, median $195K
  7. Washington$196K median · $171K–$220K typical · 145 postingsWashington: middle half $171K–$220K, median $196K
  8. Texas$163K median · $135K–$199K typical · 120 postingsTexas: middle half $135K–$199K, median $163K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Software Engineer jobs in California is $197K a year, from 959 job postings with pay at 283 companies.

What is the typical Software Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $170K–$238K. The top 10% list $276K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $140K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $197K, against $178K across all 5,159 postings for the role.

How many Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?

959 open postings at 283 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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