Updated October 9, 2026 · 1 verified employer
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Software Engineer salaries in California have a median of $141,440 and typically run from $106,080 to $176,800. The average compensation is $141,440, which is 81.4% below the national average of $760,351. By contrast, the national median for this role is $239,200.
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Nationally, Software Engineer job postings on Jump Recruiter are down 75% compared to last month. Month-over-month figures for California will appear once there is a full month of posting history.
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