California

Computer Programmers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$119,900
+13.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$57.64
 
10th Percentile
$70,310
Entry level
90th Percentile
$172,300
Senior level
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Salary Range

Computer Programmers in California earn between $70,310 and $172,300, with a mean of $119,900. The national average for this role is $105,341.

$119,900 mean
10th Percentile$70,31090th Percentile$172,300

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$119,900
National Average$105,341
Massachusetts$127,520
Washington$126,540
Virginia$122,060
Connecticut$121,270
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.