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Software engineer salary in Irvine, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineer make in Irvine, CA?

Average base salary

$136,997
same
as national average
Average $136,997
Low $93,550
High $200,619

The average salary for a software engineer is $136,997 per year in Irvine, CA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.297 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Irvine, CA

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Software Development Engineer ...
WD3.8out of 5 stars.
Irvine, CA
$98,000 - $130,700 a year
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Irvine, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
THE PLANET GROUP
 
$364,000per year
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Ascendo Resources
 
$262,500per year
StubHub
 
$258,000per year
Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$218,400per year
KORE1
 
$196,500per year
Crown Castle
 
$193,080per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Irvine, CA

  1. Menlo Park, CA
    $185,591 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $179,297 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $177,016 per year
  4. Mountain View, CA
    $171,645 per year
  5. Santa Clara, CA
    $153,925 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Irvine, CA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $93,374 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $63,675 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $186,293 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $29.74 per hour