May 2025 OEWS estimate
Software Developer Salary in Los Angeles, CA
The median annual salary is $160,920, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$160,920
Mean annual salary
$161,900
Employment estimate
55,540
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $160,920 |
| Mean annual salary | $161,900 |
| 10th percentile | $98,270 |
| 25th percentile | $127,530 |
| 50th percentile | $160,920 |
| 75th percentile | $191,540 |
| 90th percentile | $223,150 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Los Angeles, CA median
- $160,920
- U.S. median
- $135,980
- Difference
- 18.3%
What the data shows
- Software Developers in Los Angeles, CA earn 18.3% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $127,530–$191,540.
- BLS estimates employment at 55,540 workers in this metro area.