DOL Median (California)
$127,000
vs National
+41.1%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$91,697
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$127,000
+41.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Programmers in California earns $127,000 in nominal terms, which is 41.1% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $91,697 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Entertainment Inc. | $171,813 | 1 |
| Sikka Software Corporation | $136,078 | 1 |
| Fisec Global Inc | $126,891 | 2 |
| Activision Publishing Inc. | $113,526 | 2 |
| InnoMethods Corporation | $104,500 | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Computer Programmers
Irvine, CA · $171,813Parsippany, NJ · $145,000San Jose, CA · $130,000Santa Clara, CA · $124,000Redmond, WA · $122,034Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Computer Programmers make in California?
The median Computer Programmers salary in California is $127,000 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Computer Programmers?
A Computer Programmers in California earns 41.1% more than the national median of $90,000, or $91,697 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.