salary$136,930 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Vallejo, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$209,530per year
Jobs in the area330people work this job
Can a software developer afford Vallejo?
OK. Rent of $2,492 a month takes 21.8% 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 Vallejo, CA?
The median pay for a software developer in the Vallejo, CA area is $136,930 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $83,800 and $209,530.
Can a software developer afford to live in Vallejo?
Typical rent of $2,492 a month takes 21.8% 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 Vallejo, CA metro area.