# Levels.fyi – Software Engineer Salary in Davis, CA

**URL:** https://www.levels.fyi/t/software-engineer/locations/davis-usa  
**Generated:** 2026-05-08T18:52:34.272Z  
**Scope:** Software Engineer roles in Davis, CA  
**Location:** Davis, CA  
**Currency:** USD ($)

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## Aggregate Highlights
- Median Total Compensation: $115,000  
- 25th / 75th Percentile: $72,000 / $121,000  
- 90th Percentile: $134,400  
- Last Updated: May 8, 2026

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## Key Breakdowns

### Top Paying Companies
| Rank | Company | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Solidigm | $208,000 |
| 2 | Intel | $194,662 |
| 3 | HPE | $139,000 |

### Top Paying Locations
| Rank | Location | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | San Francisco Bay Area | $285,000 |
| 2 | Greater Seattle Area | $258,000 |
| 3 | New York City Area | $203,000 |
| 4 | Greater San Diego Area | $190,000 |
| 5 | Greater Austin Area | $188,000 |

### Top Paying Titles
| Rank | Title | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Virtual Reality Software Engineer | $286,000 |
| 2 | Machine Learning Engineer | $265,000 |
| 3 | Security Software Engineer | $255,900 |
| 4 | Research Scientist | $247,000 |
| 5 | HPC Engineer | $215,000 |

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## Data License
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See https://www.levels.fyi/offerings/data/ for terms and permitted use.

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