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Software Engineer Salary in Los Angeles
The median Software Engineer salary in Los Angeles is $205,000 per year in 2026, based on 21 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $205,000 and $230,000.
Updated 17 min ago · based on 21 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff / Principal | $230,000 | $205,000 - $242,500 | 9 |
| Senior | $205,000 | $205,000 - $205,000 | 8 |
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About this data
- How much does a Software Engineer earn in Los Angeles?
- The median Software Engineer salary in Los Angeles is $205,000 per year in 2026, based on 21 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $205,000 and $230,000.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Software Engineer listings based in Los Angeles, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency. Every figure carries the number of listings behind it.
- How current is the data?
- It reflects live listings and updates continuously as new roles are posted and old ones close.