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Junior Rails Developer

Junior Rails Developer Salary in California

$23.7K

$74K

$136.2K

$87,810

/year

$42.22

/hour

Junior Rails Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$88,976

California

California

$87,810

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    How much does a Junior Rails Developer make in California?

    As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Junior Rails Developer in California is $87,810 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $42.22 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,688/week or $7,317/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $136,192 and as low as $23,686, the majority of Junior Rails Developer salaries currently range between $66,100 (25th percentile) to $85,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $114,480 annually in California. The average pay range for a Junior Rails Developer varies greatly (by as much as 19800), 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 Junior Rails Developer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Junior Rails 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 Junior Rails Developer Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Junior Rails Developer job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is California City, , with Redwood City, and Berkeley, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, beats the average in California by $20,660 (23.5%), and California City, furthers that trend with another $21,314 (24.3%) above the $87,810 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Junior Rails Developer 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 California City, and San Jose, , 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 Junior Rails Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    California City

    $109,124

    $52.46

    Redwood City

    $108,938

    $52.37

    Berkeley

    $108,470

    $52.15

    Santa Clara

    $105,078

    $50.52

    San Francisco

    $104,782

    $50.38

    Palo Alto

    $104,677

    $50.33

    Sunnyvale

    $104,426

    $50.20

    Livermore

    $104,367

    $50.18

    Oakland

    $104,333

    $50.16

    San Jose

    $104,279

    $50.13

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Junior Rails Developer Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Junior Rails Developer job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $87810 state average for Junior Rails Developer jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Geographical Engineer

    $110,091

    $52.93

    Civil Engineering Analyst

    $86,200

    $41.44

    Civil Engineer In Training

    $70,425

    $33.86

    Entry Level Transportation Engineer

    $68,454

    $32.91

    Structural Engineering Intern

    $39,648

    $19.06

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Junior Rails Developer salary in California as of July 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $66,100 to $114,480 annually, with the California average at $87,810 per year or $42.22 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Junior Rails Developer jobs, with California City leading at $109,124 annually.
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