Full Stack Programmer

Full Stack Programmer Salary in California

$27.6K

$112K

$147.5K

$107,312

/year

$51.59

/hour

Full Stack Programmer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$108,736

California

California

$107,312

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    How much does a Full Stack Programmer make in California?

    As of Aug 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a Full Stack Programmer in California is $107,312 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $51.59 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,063/week or $8,942/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $147,542 and as low as $27,633, the majority of Full Stack Programmer salaries currently range between $90,300 (25th percentile) to $128,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $141,127 annually in California. The average pay range for a Full Stack Programmer varies greatly (by as much as 38000), 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 Full Stack Programmer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Full Stack Programmer 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 Full Stack Programmer Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Full Stack Programmer job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Cupertino, , with Mountain View, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $20,391 (19.0%), and Cupertino, furthers that trend with another $26,840 (25.0%) above the $107,312 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Full Stack Programmer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 14% between Cupertino, and Rancho Cordova, , 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 a Full Stack Programmer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cupertino

    $134,152

    $64.50

    Mountain View

    $128,273

    $61.67

    Santa Clara

    $127,703

    $61.40

    San Rafael

    $121,208

    $58.27

    Saratoga

    $119,900

    $57.64

    Pasadena

    $118,656

    $57.05

    Los Angeles

    $117,164

    $56.33

    Irvine

    $116,716

    $56.11

    Orange

    $116,624

    $56.07

    Rancho Cordova

    $115,995

    $55.77

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Full Stack Programmer Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Full Stack Programmer job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $107312 state average for Full Stack Programmer jobs.

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    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Full Stack Programmer salary in California as of July 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $90,300 to $141,127 annually, with the California average at $107,312 per year or $51.59 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Full Stack Programmer jobs, with Cupertino leading at $134,152 annually.