Average Late-Career Software Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, California

Skills in C++ Programming Language are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Python, SQL, JavaScript and C# Programming Language.

An entry-level Software Engineer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $79,403 based on 142 salaries. An early career Software Engineer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $89,764 based on 683 salaries. A mid-career Software Engineer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $103,708 based on 257 salaries. An experienced Software Engineer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $114,010 based on 106 salaries.

Employees with Software Engineer in their job title in San Jose, California earn an average of 23.0% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in San Francisco, California (19.3% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Chicago, Illinois (14.5% less), Austin, Texas (14.5% less) and Denver, Colorado (8.3% less).