DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$152,027
vs National
+18.7%
National: $128,063BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$109,767
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$152,027
+18.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$128,063
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Software Developers in San Diego, CA earns $152,027 in nominal terms, which is 18.7% 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 $109,767 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Becton Dickinson and Company | $175,000 | 1 |
| Illumina, Inc. | $143,164 | 17 |
| Qwest Corporation d/b/a CenturyLink QC | $113,072 | 2 |
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How much does a Software Developers make in San Diego, CA?
The median Software Developers salary in San Diego, CA is $152,027 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Software Developers?
A Software Developers in San Diego, CA earns 18.7% more than the national median of $128,063, or $109,767 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.