Java Developer Google

Java Developer Google Salary in California

$32.1K

$116.9K

$158.4K

$116,387

/year

$55.96

/hour

Java Developer Google Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$117,931

California

California

$116,387

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    How much does a Java Developer Google make in California?

    As of Jun 12, 2026, the average annual pay for a Java Developer Google in California is $116,387 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $55.96 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,238/week or $9,698/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $158,399 and as low as $32,074, the majority of Java Developer Google salaries currently range between $100,700 (25th percentile) to $130,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $146,555 annually in California. The average pay range for a Java Developer Google varies greatly (by as much as 29600), 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 Java Developer Google salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Java Developer Google 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 Java Developer Google Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Java Developer Google job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto, close behind in the second and third positions. Palo Alto, beats the average in California by $22,594 (19.4%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $28,013 (24.1%) above the $116,387 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, and Oakland, , 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 Java Developer Google role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $144,400

    $69.42

    Sunnyvale

    $140,560

    $67.58

    Palo Alto

    $138,981

    $66.82

    San Francisco

    $138,943

    $66.80

    San Jose

    $138,214

    $66.45

    Mountain View

    $138,088

    $66.39

    Santa Clara

    $137,428

    $66.07

    Daly City

    $136,646

    $65.70

    Santa Cruz

    $136,171

    $65.47

    Oakland

    $135,441

    $65.12

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Java Developer Google Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Java Developer Google job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $116387 state average for Java Developer Google jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Lead Java Developer

    $132,233

    $63.57

    Java Engineer

    $124,035

    $59.63

    Mid Level Java Developer

    $118,132

    $56.79

    Mastercard Software Developer

    $110,380

    $53.07

    J2Ee Developer

    $102,786

    $49.42

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Java Developer Google salary in California as of June 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $100,700 to $146,555 annually, with the California average at $116,387 per year or $55.96 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Java Developer Google jobs, with Berkeley leading at $144,400 annually.