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SQL developer salary in California

How much does a SQL Developer make in California?

Average base salary

$99,891
21%
below national average
Average $99,891
Low $67,458
High $147,918

The average salary for a sql developer is $99,891 per year in California. 27 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 12, 2026).

SQL Developer job openings in California

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SQL Developer
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast3.6out of 5 stars.
Santa Maria, CA
$9,115.20 - $10,049.50 a month
Full-time
11 months ago

Highest paying companies for SQL Developer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MERCOR
 
$171,600per year
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Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$156,000per year
endava
 
$156,000per year
Evolver Inc
 
$155,000per year
Solugenix Corporation
 
$135,200per year
Mitchell/Martin Inc.
 
$135,200per year

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Highest paying cities for SQL Developers near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $151,037 per year
  2. El Segundo, CA
    $132,669 per year
  3. Torrance, CA
    $128,938 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $112,918 per year
  5. Industry, CA
    $99,875 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about SQL Developer

The average salary for a SQL Developer is $99,891 per year in California. This figure is based on 45 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 9, 2026.

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SQL Developer salaries in California typically range between a low of $98,130 and a high of $163,833 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for SQL Developer in California include San Francisco, CA at $151,037 per year, El Segundo, CA at $132,669 per year, and Torrance, CA at $128,938 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for SQL Developer in California include MERCOR ($171,600 per year) and Artech Information Systems L.L.C. ($156,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average SQL Developer salary in California compares to related positions:

  • Junior SQL Developer: Average $78,073 per year
  • Senior SQL Developer: Average $93,795 per year

How much do similar professions as SQL Developer get paid in California?

Junior SQL Developer

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Average $78,073 per year