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Software engineer salary in San Diego, CA, 2026

How much does a Software Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

Average base salary

$133,644
same
as national average
Average $133,644
Low $86,967
High $205,374

The average salary for a software engineer is $133,644 per year in San Diego, CA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.625 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in San Diego, CA

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1698 - Software Engineer
SIGMA DEFENSE1.3out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
Full-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in San Diego, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Structures Company, LLC
 
$241,800per year
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USPRO
 
$234,000per year
BEPC Inc
 
$224,224per year
A-Line Staffing
 
$219,551per year
Cenergy International Services
 
$218,877per year
Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$207,106per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near San Diego, CA

  1. Camarillo, CA
    $314,068 per year
  2. Menlo Park, CA
    $187,129 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $179,693 per year
  4. San Jose, CA
    $178,807 per year
  5. Mountain View, CA
    $171,337 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 San Diego, CA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $100,907 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $85,649 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $182,889 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $39.37 per hour