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Developer salary in California

Average salary
$100,000/yr
Based on 319 income tax records
$25,000
$283,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$69K
 
$100K
 
$100K
 
$117K
 
$79K
$25,000
$283,500
How much do Developers make?
The average total salary for a Developer is $100,000 per year. This is based on data from 319 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Developer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Developer salary can vary between $25,000 to $283,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Developer demographics in California

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64% are single
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36% are married
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24% have kids
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39% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Developers in California

319 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a developer in California is $100,000 per year. Developer salaries in California can vary between $25,000 to $283,500 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 developer.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for developers in California: San Francisco, CA ($125,000 a year), Irvine, CA ($104,500 a year), and Los Angeles, CA ($101,000 a year).
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