Local Salary Data

Software Developers Salary in Menlo Park, CA

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

Local Median
$198,678
12 filings
DOL Median (Menlo Park, CA)
$198,678
vs National
+55.1%
National: $128,063
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$143,450
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$198,678
+55.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$128,063
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Software Developers in Menlo Park, CA earns $198,678 in nominal terms, which is 55.1% 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 $143,450 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Menlo Park, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Meta Platforms, Inc$205,00020
Strateos, Inc.$180,0001
Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc.$162,50016

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Software Developers make in Menlo Park, CA?

The median Software Developers salary in Menlo Park, CA is $198,678 based on 12 DOL filings.

Is Menlo Park, CA a good place to work as a Software Developers?

A Software Developers in Menlo Park, CA earns 55.1% more than the national median of $128,063, or $143,450 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.