What is the salary of a Software Engineer in California?

The average total compensation of a Software Engineer in California is $220,000 .

What is the minimum salary of a Software Engineer in California?

While there is no minimum salary for a Software Engineer in California, the average total compensation is $220,000 .

What company pays the most for a Software Engineer in California?

The highest paying company for a Software Engineer in California is Netflix with an average total compensation of $500,000 .

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Software Engineer Salary in California, US

$220,000

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$165K

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$301K

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$400K

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The average Software Engineer salary range in California is from $165,000 to $301,000. View Software Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base pay, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 11/30/2023

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What is the salary of a Software Engineer in California, US?
The average total compensation of a Software Engineer in California, US is $220,000.
What is the minimum salary of a Software Engineer in California, US?
While there is no minimum salary for a Software Engineer in California, US, the average total compensation is $220,000.
What company pays the most for a Software Engineer in California, US?
The highest paying company for a Software Engineer in California, US is Netflix with an average total compensation of $500,000.
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