Web Designers in California. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where California web designers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $80,620 and $159,040, with a median of $119,570.
Web Designers in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 133 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $104,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 55 | $84,739 |
| Level II — qualified | 62 | $121,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 10 | $135,392 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 5 | $140,095 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Web Designers in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYZLINK CORP | Frontend Web Developer | 17 | $84,739 |
| Caspex Corp | Full Stack Developer | 8 | $115,500 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | Web Developer | 6 | $120,470 |
| Harvey Nash Inc. | Associate Software Engineer | 4 | $169,520 |
| Avenue Code LLC | Front End / UI Engineer II | 3 | $144,726 |
| Proxima IT Solutions LLC | Full Stack Developer | 3 | $120,432 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Site Reliability Engineer | 3 | $153,750 |
| 3S BUSINESS CORPORATION | SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | 2 | $126,260 |
| Advanced Resource Staffing Inc | Web Developer | 2 | $84,739 |
| Apple Inc. | Marcom Designer | 2 | $159,037 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Mobile Developer at Ingrain Systems Inc$116,334PleasantonWage Level IIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26084-727445
- UI Developer at ECHELON IT INC$126,300Mountain ViewWage Level IIDecided Mar 12, 2026I-200-26064-683308
- WEB DEVELOPER at 3S BUSINESS CORPORATION$126,260PALO ALTOWage Level IIDecided Mar 9, 2026I-200-26061-673469
- Marcom Designer at Apple Inc.$126,256SunnyvaleWage Level IIDecided Mar 3, 2026I-200-26055-659829
- Website Developer at INTEGRATIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE INC$96,000Palo AltoWage Level IDecided Feb 27, 2026I-200-26052-656262
- UI/UX Product Manager at Red Oak Tech, Inc$137,571CupertinoWage Level IIDecided Feb 19, 2026I-200-26042-633716
- WEBM Developer at NITYA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC$126,256Santa ClaraWage Level IIDecided Feb 19, 2026I-200-26042-634830
- WEBM Developer at NITYA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC$126,256Santa ClaraWage Level IIDecided Feb 18, 2026I-200-26041-632463
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Web Designers pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Web Designers specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 83 certified offers. The most common variant is Web Developer at a median of $91,384.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Developer | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 46 | $91,384 |
| Software Engineer | RYZLINK CORP | 10 | $89,024 |
| Full Stack Developer | Proxima IT Solutions LLC | 8 | $120,432 |
| Frontend Developer | NGTalentTech Group LLC | 5 | $110,000 |
| Java Developer | Caspex Corp | 5 | $126,256 |
| Jr. Software Developer | 3S BUSINESS CORPORATION | 3 | $125,000 |
| UI Developer | ECHELON IT INC | 3 | $92,768 |
| Frontend Web Developer | RYZLINK CORP | 3 | $84,739 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Web Designers in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 132 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $114,525.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | RYZLINK CORP | 96 | $114,525 |
| Professional services | Harvey Nash Inc. | 10 | $89,284 |
| Manufacturing | Tesla, Inc. | 8 | $140,625 |
| Retail and wholesale | YIMU INTERNATIONAL, INC. | 5 | $79,040 |
| Finance and insurance | Amos Trading Inc. | 4 | $82,060 |
| Education | The University of Southern California | 3 | $102,107 |
| Nonprofit and civic | FWD.us, Inc. | 2 | $100,130 |
| Healthcare | INTEGRATIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE INC | 2 | $90,640 |
| Real estate | C A HOME CORPORATION | 1 | $66,880 |
| Media and entertainment | iHeartMedia Entertainment, Inc. | 1 | $85,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.4 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Programming
Technical
- 3.9 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
- 3.8 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.8 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 3.6 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
- 3.6 / 5
Operations Analysis
Technical
- 3.6 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- 02
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- 03
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
- 04
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
- 05
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
- 06
Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
- 07
Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- 08
Perform or direct Web site updates.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+7.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for web designers in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$166,670
- San Francisco$152,450
- Los Angeles$107,290
- Sacramento$98,560
- San Diego$98,300
- Riverside$72,400
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Web Designers in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Web Designers in California is $119,570.
- How does California compare to the national median for Web Designers?
- The California median is +27.9% versus the BLS national figure of $93,505.
- What is the salary range for Web Designers in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $44,990 and the 90th-percentile at $202,850, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Web Designers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 7.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Web Designers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Associate's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.