DOL Median (Foster City, CA)
$170,844
vs National
+33.4%
National: $128,063BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$123,353
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$170,844
+33.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$128,063
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Software Developers in Foster City, CA earns $170,844 in nominal terms, which is 33.4% above the national average of $128,063. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $123,353 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Foster City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Activision Blizzard Media LLC | $195,300 | 17 |
| Illumina, Inc. | $143,164 | 17 |
| Activision Publishing Inc. | $135,000 | 66 |
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How much does a Software Developers make in Foster City, CA?
The median Software Developers salary in Foster City, CA is $170,844 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Foster City, CA a good place to work as a Software Developers?
A Software Developers in Foster City, CA earns 33.4% more than the national median of $128,063, or $123,353 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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