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Full Stack Developer Salary in Los Angeles, California

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$89/ year

Median Full Stack Developer in Los Angeles, CA

$55
10th
$67
25th
$89
Median
$114
75th
$139
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$89
Total compensation (est.)
$102
Bonus range
$4,900 – $19,920
Mean salary
$94

How This Compares

Los Angeles, CA median
$89
California median
$132,763-99.9%
National median
$130,160-99.9%

Cost of living in Los Angeles is 51% above the national average. Salary of $89 here is equivalent to $59 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$64-28.1%
3-5 years
$81-9.0%
6-10 years
$100+12.4%
10+ years
$123+38.2%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$78-12.4%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$89
Enterprise (5,000+)
$105+18.0%

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Full Stack Developer Salaries in Nearby Cities

San Diego, CA$187,430/yr
San Jose, CA$231,685/yr
San Francisco, CA$240,796/yr
Fresno, CA$130,160/yr
Sacramento, CA$130,160/yr

Related Jobs in Los Angeles

Software Engineer$196,542/yr
Senior Software Engineer$196,542/yr
Frontend Developer$188,584/yr
Backend Developer$196,542/yr
Data Scientist$163,110/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$0/hr
Monthly gross$7/mo
25th percentile$67/yr
75th percentile$114/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

California Unemployment

Dec 2025

5.5%-0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Full Stack Developer salary in Los Angeles?

The median Full Stack Developer salary in Los Angeles is $89 per year, with a range from $67 at the 25th percentile to $114 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Full Stack Developer pay in Los Angeles compare to the national average?

Full Stack Developer salaries in Los Angeles are 100% below the national median of $130,160. After adjusting for Los Angeles's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $59 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Full Stack Developer salaries in Los Angeles?

In Los Angeles, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Full Stack Developer roles start around $55, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $139 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Los Angeles a good place for Full Stack Developer jobs?

Los Angeles offers a Full Stack Developer median of $89, which is 100% below the US median of $130,160. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Los Angeles is 51% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Full Stack Developer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Full Stack Developer in Los Angeles is $114, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.