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Backend Developer Salary in California (2025)

Estimated pay for Backend Developers working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.

$145,000
Annual in CA
$69.7/hr
Hourly Rate
$12,083
Monthly
$2,788
Weekly

California vs. National Median

$145,000
California
$105,000
National Median
+$40,000 (+38%) vs. national

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