California Median
$119,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$57.49
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+29% vs US median
US median $92,650
State Rank
#3 of 44
7,320 employed here
How much does a Web Developer make in California?
Web Developers in California take home a median of $119,570 annually — roughly $57.49 an hour — which runs 29% above the national median of $92,650.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $44,990 while the top 10% make $202,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,620 and $159,040 a year.
Web Developer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,990 | $21.63 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $80,620 | $38.76 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $119,570 | $57.49 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $159,040 | $76.46 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $202,850 | $97.52 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 3rd out of 44 states and territories for Web Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Web Developer salary in other states
Washington $130,440Virginia $128,380District of Columbia $114,690Maryland $112,690Missouri $103,750Minnesota $101,020Utah $100,170New York $98,580Massachusetts $98,470Michigan $98,470Rhode Island $98,140North Carolina $96,610New Jersey $95,180Wisconsin $90,630Georgia $90,340Pennsylvania $86,380Colorado $85,950Connecticut $85,930Texas $85,800Louisiana $85,330Illinois $84,820Vermont $84,550Nevada $83,220Kentucky $82,630Indiana $80,870Nebraska $80,350Idaho $79,290Oklahoma $78,580New Hampshire $78,260West Virginia $78,240South Carolina $78,190Arizona $76,230Delaware $76,020Tennessee $74,760Kansas $73,590North Dakota $72,190Wyoming $68,410New Mexico $68,120Oregon $64,460Iowa $64,210Montana $62,060South Dakota $51,100Arkansas $50,550
Working as a Web Developer in California
Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Web Developers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($119,570) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Web Developer make in California?
The median Web Developer salary in California is $119,570 per year, or about $57.49 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,990 at the entry level to $202,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Web Developers about 29% more than the national median of $92,650. California ranks 3rd out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Web Developers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $119,570 a year. About 7,320 Web Developers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.