Web Developer Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median web developer in the San Diego area earns $98,300 a year ($47.26 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($92,650) and 18% below the California median ($119,570). Half of the 520 web developers there earn between $79,250 and $135,570.
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,010 | $44,990 | $48,100 |
| 25th percentile | $79,250 | $80,620 | $64,230 |
| Median | $98,300 | $119,570 | $92,650 |
| 75th percentile | $135,570 | $159,040 | $126,230 |
| 90th percentile | $174,430 | $202,850 | $162,290 |
| Average | $109,160 | $122,890 | $98,770 |
| Jobs | 520 | 7,320 | 70,190 |
San Diego, CA ranks 16th for web developer pay among the 46 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($166,670).
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Check my payWeb developer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $166,670
- San Francisco, CA: $152,450
- Los Angeles, CA: $107,290
- Washington, DC: $134,350
- Seattle, WA: $130,440
- Richmond, VA: $117,090
- Detroit, MI: $108,550
- Boston, MA: $108,520
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- Software Developer: $163,270
- Software QA Tester: $120,210
- IT Support Specialist: $74,020
- Computer Systems Analyst: $119,090
- Network Administrator: $105,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.