Local Salary Data

Computer Programmers Salary in Irvine, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$171,813
1 filings
DOL Median (Irvine, CA)
$171,813
vs National
+90.9%
National: $90,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$124,053
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$171,813
+90.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Computer Programmers in Irvine, CA earns $171,813 in nominal terms, which is 90.9% 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 $124,053 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Irvine, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Blizzard Entertainment Inc.$171,8131

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Computer Programmers make in Irvine, CA?

The median Computer Programmers salary in Irvine, CA is $171,813 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Irvine, CA a good place to work as a Computer Programmers?

A Computer Programmers in Irvine, CA earns 90.9% more than the national median of $90,000, or $124,053 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.