Programmer salary in San Diego Chula Vista Carlsbad, CA

How much does a Programmer make in San Diego Chula Vista Carlsbad, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$134,130

Median $134,130
Low $71,010High $178,930

Based on 1,600 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$71,010
25th percentile
$101,360
75th percentile
$163,990
90th percentile
$178,930

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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