Web Developers pay in California
In California, the median pay for web developers is $57.48 an hour ($119,570 a year). About 7,320 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($92,650). California ranks 3rd of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for web developers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.63 | $44,990 |
| 25% of workers | $38.76 | $80,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $57.48 | $119,570 |
| 75% of workers | $76.46 | $159,040 |
| 90% of workers | $97.52 | $202,850 |
Web Developers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $166,670 | 1,130 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $152,450 | 1,420 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $107,290 | 2,310 |
| Vallejo | $106,190 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $103,530 | 0 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $98,560 | 190 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $98,300 | 520 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $88,240 | 40 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $81,350 | 40 |
| Fresno | $77,600 | 60 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $72,400 | 290 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $50,300 | 0 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $42,530 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for web developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $174,410 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $134,440 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $79,570 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $127,720 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $128,740 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $136,110 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $106,440 |
| Information Security Analysts | $138,570 |
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