Local Salary Data

Software Developers Salary in Redwood City, CA

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

Local Median
$208,805
2 filings
DOL Median (Redwood City, CA)
$208,805
vs National
+63%
National: $128,063
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$150,762
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$208,805
+63% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$128,063
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Software Developers in Redwood City, CA earns $208,805 in nominal terms, which is 63% 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 $150,762 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Redwood City, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Wisq, Inc.$226,5101
Alarm.com Incorporated$188,0502

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Software Developers make in Redwood City, CA?

The median Software Developers salary in Redwood City, CA is $208,805 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Redwood City, CA a good place to work as a Software Developers?

A Software Developers in Redwood City, CA earns 63% more than the national median of $128,063, or $150,762 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.