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Web Developers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Web Developers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$119,570
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.9% vs 2024
$122,890
Mean Salary
$119,570
Median Salary
$57.49
Hourly Rate
7,320 people work as Web Developers in California
Web Developers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Web Developers in California earn a median salary of $119,570 per year ($9,964/month).
This is 38.6% above the national average of $86,300.
California ranks #3 out of 44 states for Web Developers pay.
Approximately 7,320 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Web Developers
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.
Top Skills
Programming
4.12
Critical Thinking
3.75
Reading Comprehension
3.62
Complex Problem Solving
3.62
Operations Analysis
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
4.38
English Language
3.54
Mathematics
3.35
Communications and Media
3.21
Customer and Personal Service
2.96
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(45.8% of workers)
Salaries for Web Developers in California range from $44,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $202,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $80,620 and $159,040.
The median annual salary for Web Developers in California is $119,570 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $122,890.
What is the salary range for a Web Developers in California?
Salaries for Web Developers in California range from $44,990 at the 10th percentile to $202,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $80,620 and $159,040.
What is the starting salary for a Web Developers in California?
Entry-level Web Developers positions in California typically start around $44,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $80,620 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Web Developers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,320 people are employed as Web Developers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Web Developers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Web Developers in California is approximately $57.49 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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