Frontend Engineer Salary in California
California · Updated 2025 · Adjusted for local cost of living
Frontend Engineer Salary by Experience Level in California
| Experience | P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Entry Level 0–2 years | $80K | $94K | $110,400 | $128K | $149K |
Mid Level 3–5 years | $113K | $132K | $154,560 | $182K | $214K |
Senior Level 6–9 years | $152K | $177K | $207,000 | $242K | $283K |
Lead / Principal 10–14 years | $186K | $218K | $251,160 | $293K | $342K |
Director / Executive 15+ years | $235K | $276K | $331,200 | $400K | $497K |
All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for California cost of living (×1.38 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.
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