Backend Developer Salary in California
Explore backend developer salaries in California including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in CA
$123,328
Monthly: $10,277
Biweekly: $4,743
Entry Level
$72,822
Monthly: $6,069
Biweekly: $2,801
Senior Level
$166,787
Monthly: $13,899
Biweekly: $6,415
Job Growth
22%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $72,822 | $123,328 | $166,787 |
| Monthly | $6,069 | $10,277 | $13,899 |
| Biweekly | $2,801 | $4,743 | $6,415 |
| Weekly | $1,400 | $2,372 | $3,207 |
| Hourly | $35 | $59 | $80 |
CA vs National Comparison
National Median
$96,350
CA Median
$123,328
Difference
+$26,978
Multiplier
1.28x
About This Career
Develop server-side applications and manage databases and APIs.
Education
Bachelor's degree or coding bootcamp
Key Skills
Node.jsJavaPythonAPI DevelopmentDatabase Design
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