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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

$154,293
14%
above national average
Average $154,293
Low $97,131
High $245,095

The average salary for a software engineer is $154,293 per year in Los Angeles, CA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.538 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Los Angeles, CA

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Engineer, Project Development
Rippling
Los Angeles, CA
$81,300 - $101,600 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
Handshake
 
$223,600per year
CIRCLE
 
$211,250per year
Whatnot
 
$210,825per year
Opusing LLC
 
$210,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Los Angeles, CA

  1. Camarillo, CA
    $314,068 per year
  2. Menlo Park, CA
    $187,476 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $180,500 per year
  4. San Jose, CA
    $179,267 per year
  5. Mountain View, CA
    $171,134 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 $67,115 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $69,903 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $199,174 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $34.05 per hour