DOL Median (South San Francisco, CA)
$143,189
vs National
+11.8%
National: $128,063BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$103,386
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$143,189
+11.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$128,063
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Software Developers in South San Francisco, CA earns $143,189 in nominal terms, which is 11.8% 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 $103,386 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South San Francisco, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Twist Bioscience Corporation | $156,000 | 5 |
| Veracyte | $141,378 | 1 |
| Saama Technologies, LLC | $106,500 | 8 |
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How much does a Software Developers make in South San Francisco, CA?
The median Software Developers salary in South San Francisco, CA is $143,189 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is South San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Software Developers?
A Software Developers in South San Francisco, CA earns 11.8% more than the national median of $128,063, or $103,386 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.