salary$159,430 a year$77 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$94,560per year
Top pay (top 10%)$223,490per year
Jobs in the area2,170people work this job
Can a software developer afford Thousand Oaks?
OK. Rent of $3,300 a month takes 24.8% 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 Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $159,430 a year ($77 an hour). Most earn between $94,560 and $223,490.
Can a software developer afford to live in Thousand Oaks?
Typical rent of $3,300 a month takes 24.8% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.