Remote Frontend Developer

Remote Frontend Developer Salary in California

$41.9K

$102.6K

$153K

$108,967

/year

$52.39

/hour

Remote Frontend Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$110,412

California

California

$108,967

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    How much does a Remote Frontend Developer make in California?

    As of Aug 20, 2026, the average annual pay for a Remote Frontend Developer in California is $108,967 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $52.39 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,095/week or $9,080/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $152,971 and as low as $41,943, the majority of Remote Frontend Developer salaries currently range between $102,600 (25th percentile) to $119,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $139,647 annually in California. The average pay range for a Remote Frontend Developer varies greatly (by as much as 16800), 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 Remote Frontend Developer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Remote Frontend 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 Remote Frontend Developer Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Remote Frontend Developer job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is San Jose, , with Berkeley, and Redwood City, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, beats the average in California by $26,217 (24.1%), and San Jose, furthers that trend with another $26,959 (24.7%) above the $108,967 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between San Jose, and Malibu, , 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 Remote Frontend Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    San Jose

    $135,926

    $65.35

    Berkeley

    $135,193

    $65.00

    Redwood City

    $135,184

    $64.99

    San Bruno

    $131,908

    $63.42

    Mountain View

    $130,185

    $62.59

    San Francisco

    $130,085

    $62.54

    Palo Alto

    $129,792

    $62.40

    Sunnyvale

    $129,586

    $62.30

    Livermore

    $129,512

    $62.27

    Malibu

    $128,931

    $61.99

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Remote Frontend Developer Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Remote Frontend Developer job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $108967 state average for Remote Frontend Developer jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Front End Engineer

    $137,113

    $65.92

    Senior Javascript Developer

    $123,997

    $59.61

    Full Stack Net Developer

    $115,396

    $55.48

    Entry Web Developer

    $92,916

    $44.67

    Wordpress Developer

    $83,435

    $40.11

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Remote Frontend Developer salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $102,600 to $139,647 annually, with the California average at $108,967 per year or $52.39 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Remote Frontend Developer jobs, with San Jose leading at $135,926 annually.