Software Engineer salary in Santa Cruz Watsonville, CA

How much does a Software Engineer make in Santa Cruz Watsonville, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$156,910

Median $156,910
Low $92,520High $209,260

Based on 540 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$92,520
25th percentile
$124,210
75th percentile
$175,720
90th percentile
$209,260

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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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