salary$130,330 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$88,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$203,810per year
Jobs in the area740people work this job
Can a software developer afford Bakersfield?
Cheap. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 18.6% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $130,330 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $88,670 and $203,810.
Can a software developer afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 18.6% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.