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Lead developer salary in San Diego, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Lead Developer make in San Diego, CA?

Average base salary

$120,575
5%
below national average
Average $120,575
Low $90,023
High $161,495

The average salary for a lead developer is $120,575 per year in San Diego, CA. 4 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated April 6, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Lead Developer in San Diego, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Logic20/20
 
$177,938per year
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Everforth CyberCoders
 
$152,500per year
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SeeScan Inc.
 
$150,000per year
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Jobot
 
$135,000per year
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Epsilon
 
$90,000per year
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Positive Development
 
$55,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Lead Developers near San Diego, CA

  1. Oakland, CA
    $197,471 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $172,812 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $164,339 per year
  4. Irvine, CA
    $127,310 per year
  5. Santa Clara, CA
    $122,922 per year

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