Visual Development

Visual Development Salary in California

$73K

$80.9K

$135.2K

$100,417

/year

$48.28

/hour

Visual Development Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$101,750

California

California

$100,417

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    How much does a Visual Development make in California?

    As of Aug 24, 2026, the average annual pay for a Visual Development in California is $100,417 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $48.28 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,931/week or $8,368/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $135,206 and as low as $73,031, the majority of Visual Development salaries currently range between $77,500 (25th percentile) to $123,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $132,245 annually in California. The average pay range for a Visual Development varies greatly (by as much as 45900), 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 Visual Development salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Visual Development 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 Visual Development Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Visual Development job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Cupertino, , with South San Francisco, and San Francisco, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, beats the average in California by $19,462 (19.4%), and Cupertino, furthers that trend with another $25,116 (25.0%) above the $100,417 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Cupertino, and Sebastopol, , 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 Visual Development role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cupertino

    $125,533

    $60.35

    South San Francisco

    $122,270

    $58.78

    San Francisco

    $119,879

    $57.63

    Palo Alto

    $119,609

    $57.50

    Santa Clara

    $119,498

    $57.45

    San Jose

    $119,250

    $57.33

    Esparto

    $115,835

    $55.69

    Half Moon Bay

    $115,111

    $55.34

    West Hollywood

    $114,683

    $55.14

    Sebastopol

    $112,831

    $54.25

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Visual Development Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Visual Development job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $100417 state average for Visual Development jobs.

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    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Visual Development salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $77,500 to $132,245 annually, with the California average at $100,417 per year or $48.28 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Visual Development jobs, with Cupertino leading at $125,533 annually.