Software Engineering salary in Los Angeles
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 23, 2026
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Software Engineering pay in Los Angeles is measured from 49 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 26 postings put the middle half between $170,000 and $204,313, with a median of $187,500.
Pay rises with seniority here: the medians run mid-level $155,000 and senior $187,500. Moving from mid-level to senior is worth roughly 21% more.
Against the 75 other measured markets for software engineering at senior, this sits below 23 of them; Foster City leads at $244,000.
4 software engineering roles are open in Los Angeles right now, 4 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $125,625 – $181,250 | $155,000 | 23 |
| Senior | $170,000 – $204,313 | $187,500 | 26 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open software engineering roles in Los Angeles · 4 with stated pay
Senior Engine Programmer thatgamecompany · Remote · US $164,500–$222,500 4w ago Senior/Principal Graphics Engineer thatgamecompany · Remote · US $150,000–$220,000 2mo ago 
Senior Software Engineer FloQast · Remote · US $144,000–$216,000 1y ago Gameplay Engineer thatgamecompany · Remote · US $105,000–$133,000 1y ago