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Front end developer salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Front End Developer make in California?

Average base salary

$155,805
25%
above national average
Average $155,805
Low $90,892
High $267,079

The average salary for a front end developer is $155,805 per year in California and $5,000 cash bonus per year.768 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Front End Developer job openings in California

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Software Front-End Developer -...
Northrop Grumman4out of 5 stars.
Redondo Beach, CA
$114,000 - $213,400 a year
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Front End Developer in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NVIDIA
 
$267,146per year
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Block
 
$264,920per year
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Mochi Health
 
$256,333per year
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Roblox
 
$252,251per year
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Crunchyroll
 
$247,533per year
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ByteDance
 
$232,690per year
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Highest paying cities for Front End Developers near California

  1. San Mateo, CA
    $197,479 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $177,407 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $171,478 per year
  4. Mountain View, CA
    $153,750 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $147,319 per year

Where can a Front End Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Front End Developers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Front End Developer get paid in California?

Junior Front End Developer

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Lead Front End Developer

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Average $179,938 per year