Graphics Developer Salary in California
$29.1K - $34K
12% of jobs
$37.7K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$34K - $39K
17% of jobs
$39K - $43.9K
11% of jobs
$43.9K - $48.9K
9% of jobs
The median wage is $49.1K / yr.
$48.9K - $53.8K
10% of jobs
$53.8K - $58.7K
10% of jobs
$62.6K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$58.7K - $63.7K
7% of jobs
$63.7K - $68.6K
8% of jobs
$68.6K - $73.5K
7% of jobs
$73.5K - $78.5K
5% of jobs
$78.5K - $83.4K
3% of jobs
$29.1K
$51.3K
$84.9K
$53,662
/year
$25.80
/hour
Graphics Developer Salary Comparison by Location
Nationwide
United States
$54,374
California
California
$53,662
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How much does a Graphics Developer make in California?
As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Graphics Developer in California is $53,662 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.80 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,031/week or $4,471/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $84,873 and as low as $29,114, the majority of Graphics Developer salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $66,100 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $78,458 annually in California. The average pay range for a Graphics Developer varies greatly (by as much as 28100), 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 Graphics Developer salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Graphics Developer 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 Graphics Developer Jobs in California
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Graphics Developer job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is San Francisco, , with Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, beats the average in California by $10,154 (18.9%), and San Francisco, furthers that trend with another $10,400 (19.4%) above the $53,662 average.
With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Graphics Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between San Francisco, and Atascadero, , 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 Graphics Developer role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | $64,062 | $30.80 |
Santa Clara | $63,858 | $30.70 |
Sunnyvale | $63,816 | $30.68 |
Brentwood | $59,866 | $28.78 |
Los Angeles | $58,588 | $28.17 |
San Luis Obispo | $58,582 | $28.16 |
Irvine | $58,364 | $28.06 |
El Segundo | $57,916 | $27.84 |
Berkeley | $57,480 | $27.63 |
Atascadero | $57,479 | $27.63 |
What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Graphics Developer Jobs in California
Analyzing similar jobs related to the Graphics Developer job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $53662 state average for Graphics Developer jobs.
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