Software Development Engineer salary in California
Typical advertised pay for Software Development Engineer roles in California, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$197,750
Most postings fall between $177,000 and $230,400.
Based on 81 postings across 10 companies. Updated October 27, 2026.
As of October 2026, the median advertised base salary for Software Development Engineer roles in California is $197,750, based on 81 live job postings from 10 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $182,000 | $197,750 | $227,400 | 21 |
| Staff | $195,442 | $195,442 | $216,875 | 14 |
| Not specified | $165,512 | $194,400 | $214,000 | 35 |
Skills employers ask for in Software Development Engineer roles are on the national page →
Top companies hiring Software Development Engineers
- Fortinet 18 postings · median $166,500
- Amazon Inc 14 postings · median $197,750
- Amd 14 postings · median $271,000
- Apple Inc 13 postings · median $214,000
- CVS Health 8 postings · median $195,442
- Adobe 8 postings · median $214,338
- F5 Inc 2 postings · median $282,000
- Oracle 2 postings · median $197,700
Open Software Development Engineer roles right now
The postings these numbers come from — see all Software Development Engineer jobs.
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