How much does a web developer make in California?
$119,600a year
Median yearly pay for web developers in California. That is $57.49 an hour or $9,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.49
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 7,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,990Median: $119,600Highest 10%: $202,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 25th | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| Median | $119,600 | $57.49 | |
| 75th | $159,000 | $76.46 | |
| 90th | $202,900 | $97.52 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $166,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $152,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $107,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $106,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $103,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $98,560 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $88,240 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $81,350 |
| Fresno, CA | $77,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $42,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for web developers.
| 1. Washington | $130,400 |
| 2. Virginia | $128,400 |
| 3. California | $119,600 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $114,700 |
| 5. Maryland | $112,700 |
| 6. Missouri | $103,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a web developer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $57.49 ($119,600 a year).
Do web developers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $119,600 against $92,650 nationally, 29% more.
Where does California rank for web developer pay?
California ranks 3 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays web developers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $166,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.