How Much Does a Front-End Developer Make in Oakland, CA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Front-End Developer Salary in Oakland, CA

As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Front-End Developer in Oakland, CA is $99,577, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,915 weekly, or $8,298 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Front-End Developer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Front-End Developer in Oakland, CA vary widely, spanning from $81,962 to $127,798. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($90,356) and 75th percentile ($114,349), while top earners (90th percentile) make $127,798 per year. This $23,993 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Digital Marketing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Oakland Front-End Developer often earn 10.7% higher than national averages. However, Oakland currently ranks 6 statewide for Front-End Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $81,962 Oakland, CA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $90,356 Oakland, CA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $99,577 Oakland, CA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $114,349 Oakland, CA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Front-End Developer Salary $127,798 Oakland, CA February 01, 2026
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Web development is the work involved in developing a web site for the Internet (World Wide Web) or an intranet (a private network). Web development can range from developing a simple single static page of plain text to complex web-based internet applications (web apps), electronic businesses, and social network services. A more comprehensive list of tasks to which web development commonly refers, may include web engineering, web design, web content development, client liaison, client-side/server-side scripting, web server and network security configuration, and e-commerce development. Among ...

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Oakland, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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