salary$131,360 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Chico, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$188,330per year
Jobs in the area150people work this job
Can a software developer afford Chico?
Cheap. Rent of $1,675 a month takes 15.3% 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 Chico, CA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Chico, CA area is $131,360 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $77,750 and $188,330.
Can a software developer afford to live in Chico?
Typical rent of $1,675 a month takes 15.3% 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 Chico, CA metro area.