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Entry level software engineer salary in Los Angeles, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does an Entry Level Software Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA?

Average base salary

$66,300
13%
below national average
Average $66,300
Low $49,156
High $89,423

The average salary for a entry level software engineer is $66,300 per year in Los Angeles, CA. 19 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 6, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Software Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ALTEN
 
$122,500per year
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HCLTech
 
$98,412per year
Emonics
 
$85,000per year
Barry Wehmiller Companies Inc
 
$80,000per year
Revature
 
$55,000per year

Highest paying cities for Entry Level Software Engineers near Los Angeles, CA

  1. San Diego, CA
    $100,907 per year
  2. Irvine, CA
    $93,374 per year
  3. Culver City, CA
    $68,359 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $66,300 per year
  5. Van Nuys, CA
    $63,422 per year

Where can an Entry Level Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Entry Level Software Engineer get paid in Los Angeles, CA?

Junior Software Engineer

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Principal Software Engineer

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Average $200,785 per year

Software Engineer Intern

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Average $34.05 per hour