Computer Scientist salary in California

The average salary for a computer scientist in California is $121,500 per year. Computer scientist salaries in California can vary between $44,000 to $518,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 319 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as computer scientist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for computer scientists in California: Adobe ($266,500 a year), Lawrence Livermore National Secu ($161,000 a year), and US Department of Defense ($81,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for computer scientists in California: San Jose, CA ($272,500 a year), San Francisco, CA ($200,500 a year), and Livermore, CA ($177,000 a year).