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Junior software engineer salary in California (Updated 2026)
How much does a Junior Software Engineer make in California?
Average base salary
$90,481
- Hour
- Month
- Year
6%
above national averageAverage $90,481
Low $48,307
High $169,475
The average salary for a junior software engineer is $90,481 per year in California. 76 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 2, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Junior Software Engineer in California
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Apple
$165,200per year
Apollo Professional Solutions,...
$140,920per year
Lawrence Livermore National La...
$132,894per year
Urban League
$132,500per year
Google
$129,462per year
Velo3D
$117,000per year
