salary$138,550 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$91,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$209,460per year
Jobs in the area570people work this job
Can a software developer afford Stockton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,942 a month takes 16.8% 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 Stockton, CA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Stockton-Lodi, CA area is $138,550 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $91,500 and $209,460.
Can a software developer afford to live in Stockton?
Typical rent of $1,942 a month takes 16.8% 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 Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area.