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Staff Software Engineers in Los Angeles earn $221K–$265K. Median: $250K. Based on 42 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $250K · Based on 42 public Los Angeles job postings · Updated June 10, 2026
This Staff Software Engineer salary benchmark for Los Angeles is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Los Angeles Staff Software Engineer pay runs 2% below the national median.
Staff Software Engineers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Staff-level base compensation for Los Angeles-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Staff Software Engineer salary in Los Angeles?
The median base salary is $250K, with a typical range of $221K–$265K, based on 42 public Los Angeles job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Los Angeles compare to the national Staff Software Engineer salary?
The national median is $255K; Los Angeles is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Los Angeles postings.
USD base salary aggregated from 42 public job postings located in Los Angeles (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 Los Angeles postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.
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