salary$160,920 a year$77 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$98,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$223,150per year
Jobs in the area55,540people work this job
Can a software developer afford Costa Mesa?
OK. Rent of $2,968 a month takes 22.1% 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 Costa Mesa, CA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $160,920 a year ($77 an hour). Most earn between $98,270 and $223,150.
Can a software developer afford to live in Costa Mesa?
Typical rent of $2,968 a month takes 22.1% of the median software developer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.