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Average Early-Career Software Developer Hourly Pay in San Luis Obispo, California

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$29.57
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Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
25%
$21.49
MEDIAN
$29.57
75%
$35.10

The average hourly pay for a Software Developer is $29.57 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$21 - $35
Bonus
$0 - $263
Total Pay
$45k - $78k
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Jun 21 2021)
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What Do Software Developers Do?

Software Developer Tasks
  • Write, modify, and debug software for client applications.
  • Use source debuggers and visual development environments.
  • Test and document software for client applications.
  • Write code to create single-threaded, multi-threaded or user interface event driven applications, either stand-alone and those which access servers or services.
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Common Health Benefits for a Software Developer

Medical
67%
Dental
50%
Vision
50%
None
33%

Gender Breakdown for Software Developers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Software Developers

What is the highest pay for Software Developers in San Luis Obispo?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Software Developer in San Luis Obispo is $NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Software Developers in San Luis Obispo?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Software Developer in San Luis Obispo is $NaN / hour

How can Software Developers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Software Developer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Software Developer that oversees more junior Software Developers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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