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Web Developer Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$119,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$57.48/hr
▲ 29% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
7,320
public U.S. Median
$92,650
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$107,993 #4 of 44

Web Developer pay in California, explained

Web developers in California earn a median of $119,570 per year ($57.48 per hour), which is 29% above the national median of $92,650. Entry-level workers earn around $44,990, while the most experienced web developers reach about $202,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $119,570 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $119,570 is worth about $107,993 in national buying power — ranking California #4 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Web Developer pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,990
$21.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$119,570
$57.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$202,850
$97.52/hr

Web Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $119,570 $107,993
Nevada $83,220 $83,237 +$36,350
Arizona $76,230 $75,717 +$43,340
Oregon $64,460 $62,364 +$55,110

Web Developer in California: FAQ

How much do web developers make in California?

Web developers in California earn a median of $119,570 per year ($57.48 per hour), compared with $92,650 nationally.

Does California pay web developers well?

At $119,570, California pays 29% above the national median for web developers. An estimated 7,320 work in the state.

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