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Software Engineer Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for Software Engineers working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$171,000
Annual in CA
$82.2/hr
Hourly Rate
$14,250
Monthly
$3,288
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$171,000
California
$124,200
National Median
+$46,800 (+38%) vs. national
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