Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $119,570 | $98,562 | +21% |
| Median hourly wage | $57.49 | $47.39 | +21% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $108,013.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $143,763 | $100,750 | $193,750 | 244 |
| Oakland | $129,850 | $91,000 | $175,000 | 196 |
| Los Angeles | $118,720 | $83,200 | $160,000 | 173 |
| Long Beach | $111,300 | $78,000 | $150,000 | 153 |
| San Diego | $109,445 | $76,700 | $147,500 | 161 |
| Sacramento | $100,170 | $70,200 | $135,000 | 130 |
| Fresno | $88,113 | $61,750 | $118,750 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Web Developer in California is $119,570, or about $57.49 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Web Developers is $98,562. California is +21% above the national median.
Entry-level web developers in California typically earn from $100,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 7,320 web developer jobs on record and a median salary of $119,570, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.