Amazon Computer Science

Amazon Computer Science Salary in California

$20.1K

$50.9K

$133.2K

$62,929

/year

$30.25

/hour

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How much does an Amazon Computer Science make in California?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for an Amazon Computer Science in California is $62,929 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.25 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,210/week or $5,244/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $133,175 and as low as $20,074, the majority of Amazon Computer Science salaries currently range between $37,210 (25th percentile) to $81,765 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $98,902 annually in California. The average pay range for an Amazon Computer Science varies greatly (by as much as 44555), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Amazon Computer Science salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Amazon Computer Science jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Amazon Computer Science Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Amazon Computer Science job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is San Mateo, , with San Francisco, and Sunnyvale, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, beats the average in California by $10,368 (16.5%), and San Mateo, furthers that trend with another $11,141 (17.7%) above the $62,929 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Amazon Computer Science appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between San Mateo, and Richmond, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Amazon Computer Science role.

City

Annual Salary

Hourly Wage

San Mateo

$74,070

$35.61

San Francisco

$73,940

$35.55

Sunnyvale

$73,297

$35.24

Santa Clara

$72,966

$35.08

Berkeley

$71,783

$34.51

San Jose

$71,725

$34.48

Santa Rosa

$71,545

$34.40

Livermore

$71,410

$34.33

Oakland

$71,295

$34.28

Richmond

$70,700

$33.99

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Amazon Computer Science Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Amazon Computer Science job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $62929 state average for Amazon Computer Science jobs.

Job Title

Annual Salary

Hourly Wage

Iam Security Engineer

$150,773

$72.49

Amazon Aws Consultant

$124,122

$59.67

Cuda Programmer

$81,158

$39.02

Appdynamics

$64,799

$31.15

Offshore Chef

$50,554

$24.30

About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Amazon Computer Science salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $37,210 to $98,902 annually, with the California average at $62,929 per year or $30.25 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Amazon Computer Science jobs, with San Mateo leading at $74,070 annually.