Junior Programmer Salary in San Diego, California

Junior Programmer Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Junior Programmer make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Programmer in San Diego, CA is $92,679. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $84,640 to $102,604, with most professionals earning between $77,321 and $111,640.

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10th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $77,321 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $84,640 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $92,679 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $102,604 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $111,640 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
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    Junior Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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102604
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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86671
106051
95392
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Programmer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Junior Programmer ranges from $84,640 to $102,604 with the average base salary of $92,679. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,671 to $106,051 with the average total cash compensation of $95,392.

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