What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Software Coding?

We've identified 10 cities in California where Software Coding jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Cupertino (25.0% above average), followed by Berkeley and Redwood City. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cupertino $137,988 $11,499 $2,653 $66.34 Berkeley $136,948 $11,412 $2,633 $65.84 Redwood City $136,938 $11,411 $2,633 $65.84 San Francisco $131,773 $10,981 $2,534 $63.35 Stanford $131,583 $10,965 $2,530 $63.26 Santa Clara $131,355 $10,946 $2,526 $63.15 Sunnyvale $131,267 $10,938 $2,524 $63.11 Livermore $131,193 $10,932 $2,522 $63.07 Mountain View $130,962 $10,913 $2,518 $62.96 San Jose $130,923 $10,910 $2,517 $62.94

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Software Coding Salary in California

Q: How much does a Software Coding make in California?

The average annual pay for a software coding in California is $110,380 a year — that works out to approximately $53.07 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $111,845. The middle 80% of Software Codings earn between $72,537 (10th percentile) and $149,516 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Software Coding Jobs in California?

We found several jobs related to Software Coding in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Power Electronics Design Engineer at $11,505 (10.4%) above Software Coding. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Power Electronics Design Engineer $121,885 $10,157 $2,343 $58.60 Process Sustaining Engineer $102,326 $8,527 $1,967 $49.20 D Matrix $96,173 $8,014 $1,849 $46.24 Concept Developer $75,605 $6,300 $1,453 $36.35 Junior Production Engineer $70,859 $5,904 $1,362 $34.07

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Software Coding Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$111,845

California

$110,380

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How much does a Software Coding make in California?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Software Coding in California is $110,380 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $53.07 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,122/week or $9,198/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $164,320 and as low as $47,371, the majority of Software Coding salaries currently range between $88,800 (25th percentile) to $128,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $149,516 annually in California. The average pay range for a Software Coding varies greatly (by as much as 39500), 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 Software Coding salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Software Coding 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 Software Coding Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Software Coding job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Cupertino, , with Berkeley, and Redwood City, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, beats the average in California by $26,558 (24.1%), and Cupertino, furthers that trend with another $27,608 (25.0%) above the $110,380 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Software Coding 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 Cupertino, 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 Software Coding role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cupertino	$137,988	$11,499	$2,653	$66.34
Berkeley	$136,948	$11,412	$2,633	$65.84
Redwood City	$136,938	$11,411	$2,633	$65.84
San Francisco	$131,773	$10,981	$2,534	$63.35
Stanford	$131,583	$10,965	$2,530	$63.26
Santa Clara	$131,355	$10,946	$2,526	$63.15
Sunnyvale	$131,267	$10,938	$2,524	$63.11
Livermore	$131,193	$10,932	$2,522	$63.07
Mountain View	$130,962	$10,913	$2,518	$62.96
San Jose	$130,923	$10,910	$2,517	$62.94

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Software Coding Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Software Coding job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $110380 state average for Software Coding jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Power Electronics Design Engineer	$121,885	$10,157	$2,343	$58.60
Process Sustaining Engineer	$102,326	$8,527	$1,967	$49.20
D Matrix	$96,173	$8,014	$1,849	$46.24
Concept Developer	$75,605	$6,300	$1,453	$36.35
Junior Production Engineer	$70,859	$5,904	$1,362	$34.07

About Our Data

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

Infographic detailing Software Coding salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $88,800 to $149,516 annually, with the California average at $110,380 per year or $53.07 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Software Coding jobs, with Cupertino leading at $137,988 annually.

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