# Levels.fyi – Software Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

**URL:** https://www.levels.fyi/t/software-engineer/locations/san-diego-usa  
**Generated:** 2026-07-16T16:43:04.082Z  
**Scope:** Software Engineer roles in San Diego, CA  
**Location:** San Diego, CA  
**Currency:** USD ($)

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## Aggregate Highlights
- Median Total Compensation: $190,000  
- 25th / 75th Percentile: $151,575 / $254,000  
- 90th Percentile: $318,192  
- Last Updated: July 16, 2026

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## Key Breakdowns

### Top Paying Companies
| Rank | Company | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Google | $320,000 |
| 2 | Apple | $300,000 |
| 3 | Amazon | $250,000 |
| 4 | Qualcomm | $215,000 |
| 5 | ServiceNow | $209,200 |

### Top Paying Locations
| Rank | Location | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | San Francisco Bay Area | $280,000 |
| 2 | Greater Seattle Area | $258,000 |
| 3 | New York City Area | $200,000 |
| 4 | Greater San Diego Area | $182,000 |
| 5 | Greater Los Angeles Area | $182,000 |

### Top Paying Titles
| Rank | Title | Median Total Compensation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Virtual Reality Software Engineer | $300,000 |
| 2 | Security Software Engineer | $277,500 |
| 3 | Machine Learning Engineer | $270,000 |
| 4 | Research Scientist | $248,000 |
| 5 | Mobile Software Engineer | $222,000 |

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## Attribution
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Include: "Data source: Levels.fyi (https://www.levels.fyi)" in any derived work.

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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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