Software Engineer/architect Salary in San Diego, CA.
Updated on: Dec 3, 2025
How much does a Software Engineer/architect make in San Diego, CA?
The average Software Engineer/architect in San Diego, CA makes $189,997,
33% above the national average Software Engineer/architect salary of $142,385.
This pay is 0% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Tucson, AZ, and Long Beach, CA.
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