Web Developers Salary in California
Web Developers in California earn a median of $119,570 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $119,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($92,650)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 7,320
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,990; the top 10% earn over $202,850. Nationally the range is $48,100 to $162,290.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Data Warehousing Specialists$170,160 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Web Administrators$134,440 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Software Developers$174,410 median in California
- Database Architects$170,160 median in California
- Computer Programmers$116,760 median in California
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$128,740 median in California
Web Developers pay in California
How much do web developers make in California?
The median is $119,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,990 and the top 10% earn over $202,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for web developers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 44 (+29% vs. the national median of $92,650). Living costs are not included.