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Programmer salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Programmer make in California?

Average base salary

$39.02
6%
above national average
Average $39.02
Low $25.14
High $60.57

The average salary for a programmer is $39.02 per hour in California. 465 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 13, 2026).

Programmer job openings in California

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CAM Programmer (Contract)
Antora Energy1out of 5 stars.
San Jose, CA
$45 - $65 an hour
Contract
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Programmer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ICONMA, LLC.
 
$229,954per year
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Infojini Inc
 
$225,000per year
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Epic Games
 
$207,842per year
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Exelixis
 
$187,000per year
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Keysight Technologies
 
$185,280per year
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Proclinical Staffing
 
$185,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Programmers near California

  1. Carlsbad, CA
    $73.84 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $62.19 per hour
  3. Huntington Beach, CA
    $54.86 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $46.43 per hour
  5. Anaheim, CA
    $44.08 per hour

Where can a Programmer earn more?

Compare salaries for Programmers in different locations
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Senior Programmer

Job openings
Average $110,264 per year