What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Unity 3D Developer?

We've identified 10 cities in California where Unity 3D Developer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley (24.1% above average), followed by Sunnyvale and Santa Clara. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley $132,816 $11,068 $2,554 $63.85 Sunnyvale $129,049 $10,754 $2,481 $62.04 Santa Clara $128,102 $10,675 $2,463 $61.59 Menlo Park $127,828 $10,652 $2,458 $61.46 San Francisco $127,797 $10,649 $2,457 $61.44 San Jose $127,127 $10,593 $2,444 $61.12 Daly City $125,684 $10,473 $2,417 $60.42 Santa Cruz $125,247 $10,437 $2,408 $60.21 Oakland $124,576 $10,381 $2,395 $59.89 Hayward $124,361 $10,363 $2,391 $59.79

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Unity 3D Developer Salary in California

Q: How much does an Unity 3D Developer make in California?

The average annual pay for an unity 3d developer in California is $107,050 a year — that works out to approximately $51.47 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $108,471. The middle 80% of Unity 3D Developers earn between $55,760 (10th percentile) and $177,149 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Unity 3D Developer Jobs in California?

We found several jobs related to Unity 3D Developer in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Ai Software Engineer at $38,542 (36.0%) above Unity 3D Developer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Ai Software Engineer $145,592 $12,132 $2,799 $70.00 Cloud Software Engineer $140,433 $11,702 $2,700 $67.52 React Native Developer $127,654 $10,637 $2,454 $61.37 Ios Software Engineer $122,370 $10,197 $2,353 $58.83 Next Js $119,538 $9,961 $2,298 $57.47

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Unity 3D Developer Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

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How much does an Unity 3D Developer make in California?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for an Unity 3D Developer in California is $107,050 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $51.47 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,058/week or $8,920/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $177,644 and as low as $32,074, the majority of Unity 3D Developer salaries currently range between $80,400 (25th percentile) to $122,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $177,149 annually in California. The average pay range for an Unity 3D Developer varies greatly (by as much as 42000), 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 Unity 3D Developer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Unity 3D 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 Unity 3D Developer Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Unity 3D Developer job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $21,052 (19.7%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $25,766 (24.1%) above the $107,050 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Unity 3D Developer 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 Hayward, , 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 an Unity 3D Developer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley	$132,816	$11,068	$2,554	$63.85
Sunnyvale	$129,049	$10,754	$2,481	$62.04
Santa Clara	$128,102	$10,675	$2,463	$61.59
Menlo Park	$127,828	$10,652	$2,458	$61.46
San Francisco	$127,797	$10,649	$2,457	$61.44
San Jose	$127,127	$10,593	$2,444	$61.12
Daly City	$125,684	$10,473	$2,417	$60.42
Santa Cruz	$125,247	$10,437	$2,408	$60.21
Oakland	$124,576	$10,381	$2,395	$59.89
Hayward	$124,361	$10,363	$2,391	$59.79

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Unity 3D Developer Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Unity 3D Developer job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $107050 state average for Unity 3D Developer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Ai Software Engineer	$145,592	$12,132	$2,799	$70.00
Cloud Software Engineer	$140,433	$11,702	$2,700	$67.52
React Native Developer	$127,654	$10,637	$2,454	$61.37
Ios Software Engineer	$122,370	$10,197	$2,353	$58.83
Next Js	$119,538	$9,961	$2,298	$57.47

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Infographic detailing Unity 3D Developer salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $80,400 to $177,149 annually, with the California average at $107,050 per year or $51.47 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Unity 3D Developer jobs, with Berkeley leading at $132,816 annually.

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