Chief Software Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Chief Software Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Chief Software Engineer salary in Los Angeles, CA is $191,416 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $174,611 and $210,389. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Chief Software Engineer

CrossFire Group - Auburn Hills , MI

Travel expectation: up to 30% The Chief Software Engineer will be responsible for: * Work as technical lead to coordinate software development projects with various Systems and Product Engineering ...

ZipRecruiter - 20 days ago

Software Developer - Cto

Harper Law Firm - San Antonio , TX

We are seeking a Developer to assist in the completion, deployment, and maintenance of a LegalTech branch of our law firm. This position will likely evolve into a CTO role. The software is built on ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago

Principal/Chief Software Architect-Computer Graphics

OPPO US Research Center - Seattle , WA

You are responsible for the advancement of OPPO's software technology on computer graphics domain on both research and engineering front. You will be expected to do research on academic and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 38 days ago

Principal Structural Engineer

Chief Engineering PLLC - Memphis , TN

Chief Engineering is a full-service design engineering and consulting firm, providing world- class ... Create structural models by using computer-aided design software * Follow safety guidelines and ...

LinkedIn - 48 days ago

Chief Network Design Engineer

Gridiron IT - Fort Meade , MD

GridIron IT is seeking a Chief Network Design Engineer local to Ft. Meade, MD. CLEARANCE ... Software Development, and Enterprise Support. Gridiron is an Inc. 5000 2022 recipient and ...

LinkedIn - 20 days ago

Chief Engineer

Barrington Services Corporation - Dallas , TX

Chief Engineer Regis Property Management, LLC is a commercial real estate property firm that ... Utilize PC-based business software, including Microsoft products for word processing, spreadsheets ...

ZipRecruiter - 53 days ago

What does a Chief Software Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Chief Software Engineer

Actively participate in the development process, as needed.

February 27, 2023

Demonstrates thought leadership through presentations and teaching across Visa.

March 11, 2023

Facilitate knowledge transfer to the Engineering and Operations team during and after deployment.

March 15, 2023

Develop and maintain architectural roadmap for Risk products and services plus ensuring alignment with the business and enterprise architecture strategies and standards.

March 22, 2023

Provides leadership across the engineering community to ensure solutions are built in alignment with platform principles and standards.

March 26, 2023

Executes plans vigorously and with flexibility.

April 07, 2023

Build relationships with key technical leaders across technology organizations and collaborate on promoting architectural best practices across technology.

April 11, 2023

Leading software development efforts to support payload communications processors and digital payload electronics.

April 13, 2023

Design the Cloud, and Container strategy around PaaS Solutions.

April 17, 2023

Drive the adoption of open standard toolsets to reduce complexity and support operational goals for increasing automation across the enterprise.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Software Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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174611

210389

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

187417

234416

207894

What is the average salary for Chief Software Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Software Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Chief Software Engineer ranges from $174,611 to $210,389 with the average base salary of $191,416. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $187,417 to $234,416 with the average total cash compensation of $207,894.

View Average Salary for Chief Software Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$191,416	$174,611 - $210,389
Bonus	$16,478	$12,806 - $24,027
Total Pay	$207,894	$187,417 - $234,416

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Software Engineer Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $175,975 - $212,032	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $175,975 - $212,032	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $175,975 - $212,032	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $175,975 - $212,032	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $175,154 - $211,042	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $175,787 - $211,805	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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