What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Test Developer?

We've identified 10 cities in California where Test Developer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is San Buenaventura (47.1% above average), followed by Cupertino and Berkeley. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage San Buenaventura $149,271 $12,439 $2,870 $71.76 Cupertino $126,841 $10,570 $2,439 $60.98 Berkeley $125,885 $10,490 $2,420 $60.52 San Bruno $122,826 $10,235 $2,362 $59.05 San Francisco $121,133 $10,094 $2,329 $58.24 Palo Alto $121,009 $10,084 $2,327 $58.18 Santa Clara $120,744 $10,062 $2,322 $58.05 Sunnyvale $120,663 $10,055 $2,320 $58.01 San Jose $120,425 $10,035 $2,315 $57.90 Los Gatos $119,754 $9,979 $2,302 $57.57

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Test Developer Salary in California

Q: How much does a Test Developer make in California?

The average annual pay for a test developer in California is $101,464 a year — that works out to approximately $48.78 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $102,810. The middle 80% of Test Developers earn between $35,528 (10th percentile) and $167,280 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Test Developer Jobs in California?

We found several jobs related to Test Developer in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Statistical Engineer at $8,666 (8.5%) above Test Developer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Statistical Engineer $92,798 $7,733 $1,784 $44.61 Associate Devops Engineer $81,554 $6,796 $1,568 $39.21 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt $80,639 $6,719 $1,550 $38.77 Aerospace Auditor $71,682 $5,973 $1,378 $34.46 Advics $35,533 $2,961 $683 $17.08

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How much does a Test Developer make in California?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Test Developer in California is $101,464 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $48.78 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,951/week or $8,455/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $186,525 and as low as $10,856, the majority of Test Developer salaries currently range between $68,100 (25th percentile) to $130,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $167,280 annually in California. The average pay range for a Test Developer varies greatly (by as much as 62700), 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 Test Developer salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Test Developer job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is San Buenaventura, , with Cupertino, and Berkeley, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, beats the average in California by $24,421 (24.1%), and San Buenaventura, furthers that trend with another $47,807 (47.1%) above the $101,464 average.

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

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 21% between San Buenaventura, and Los Gatos, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Test Developer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
San Buenaventura	$149,271	$12,439	$2,870	$71.76
Cupertino	$126,841	$10,570	$2,439	$60.98
Berkeley	$125,885	$10,490	$2,420	$60.52
San Bruno	$122,826	$10,235	$2,362	$59.05
San Francisco	$121,133	$10,094	$2,329	$58.24
Palo Alto	$121,009	$10,084	$2,327	$58.18
Santa Clara	$120,744	$10,062	$2,322	$58.05
Sunnyvale	$120,663	$10,055	$2,320	$58.01
San Jose	$120,425	$10,035	$2,315	$57.90
Los Gatos	$119,754	$9,979	$2,302	$57.57

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Test Developer Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Test Developer job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $101464 state average for Test Developer jobs.

Nevertheless Statistical Engineer, Associate Devops Engineer, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Statistical Engineer	$92,798	$7,733	$1,784	$44.61
Associate Devops Engineer	$81,554	$6,796	$1,568	$39.21
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt	$80,639	$6,719	$1,550	$38.77
Aerospace Auditor	$71,682	$5,973	$1,378	$34.46
Advics	$35,533	$2,961	$683	$17.08

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Infographic detailing Test Developer salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $68,100 to $167,280 annually, with the California average at $101,464 per year or $48.78 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Test Developer jobs, with San Buenaventura leading at $149,271 annually.

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