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Software engineer salary in Los Angeles, CA, 2026

How much does a Software Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA?

Average base salary

$152,067
13%
above national average
Average $152,067
Low $96,560
High $239,484

The average salary for a software engineer is $152,067 per year in Los Angeles, CA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.531 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Los Angeles, CA

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Software Engineer, Android, Le...
Snap Inc.3.6out of 5 stars.
Los Angeles, CA
$133,000 - $235,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Superior Skilled Trades
 
$312,000per year
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Infojini Inc
 
$225,000per year
CIRCLE
 
$211,250per year
Opusing LLC
 
$210,000per year
Whatnot
 
$207,259per year
StubHub
 
$192,667per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Los Angeles, 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?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Los Angeles, CA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $66,469 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $69,903 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $200,150 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $34.05 per hour