How much does a Junior Developer make in San Diego, CA? The average Junior Developer salary in San Diego, CA is $77,564 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $69,026 and $88,367. 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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Junior Developer

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CCS Global Tech - LINTHICUM , MD
Responsibilities * Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements. Design and code new software or modify existing software to
- 1 day ago
Junior/Mid Full Stack Engineer Location: Alexandria, VA or Chantilly, VA Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Employment Type: Full-Time Regular Shift: Day Travel
- 1 day ago
HumanIT Solutions LLC - WASHINGTON , DC
Title Cleared Junior Appian Developer Clearance Requirements Secret Clearance Certification Requirements Location Washington, D.C. Description Clearance Require
- 1 day ago
Trilogy Innovations Inc - CLARKSBURG , WV
Trilogy Innovations is seeking Junior Software Developers to remotely supportour federal customer. This is an exciting opportunityto join our growing team, whil
- 1 day ago
Junior SharePoint Developer Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret Employee Type: Regular Per
- 1 day ago
Delta Solutions and Strategies, LLC - COLORADO SPRINGS , CO
Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our team. This position will be located at our Corporate Office in Colorado Springs
- 1 day ago

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Developer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Junior Developer ranges from $69,026 to $88,367 with the average base salary of $77,564. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,107 to $90,856 with the average total cash compensation of $79,347.

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