Tech Salaries in San Jose, CA 2025 -- 47 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in San Jose, CA earn a median salary of $213,110, which is 56.7% above the national median of $135,980. The higher compensation reflects the area's competitive tech market and cost of living.

All Tech Salaries in San Jose, CA

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$218,420	$171,990	$270,170	2,210
Software Developers	$213,110	$173,650	$226,080	87,350
Computer Hardware Engineers	$209,860	$171,200	$230,510	7,940
Statisticians	$202,840	$155,600	$207,790	320
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$201,260	$161,970	$218,450	4,400
Database Architects	$197,960	$141,000	$217,670	1,120
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$194,370	$155,980	$221,460	5,970
Electrical Engineers	$187,060	$157,150	$218,170	4,160
Computer Network Architects	$186,110	$162,610	$222,730	2,730
Data Scientists	$185,080	$149,570	$219,460	6,060
Computer Occupations, All Other	$184,430	$136,120	$220,080	16,680
Aerospace Engineers	$181,630	$151,740	$198,470	930
Information Security Analysts	$176,120	$126,060	$216,420	2,280
Engineers, All Other	$169,650	$126,480	$211,490	4,970
Mechanical Engineers	$168,030	$134,460	$201,630	5,540
Web Developers	$166,670	$122,680	$215,960	1,130
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$166,530	$123,680	$184,230	6,480
Computer Systems Analysts	$157,140	$121,340	$194,320	7,260
Materials Engineers	$156,730	$130,770	$180,130	550
Computer Programmers	$154,920	$119,590	$179,860	980
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$143,050	$125,270	$209,600	160
Database Administrators	$138,620	$104,990	$179,650	580
Industrial Engineers	$136,950	$114,280	$171,880	4,800
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$136,450	$109,090	$173,890	270
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$133,360	$102,680	$167,710	2,460
Actuaries	$131,040	$101,720	$217,950	120
Civil Engineers	$130,280	$100,300	$166,320	3,170
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$129,640	$100,190	$168,520	660
Environmental Engineers	$125,550	$99,980	$152,950	180
Computer Network Support Specialists	$124,130	$93,280	$199,870	1,080
Operations Research Analysts	$123,360	$97,890	$155,950	920
Landscape Architects	$119,910	$90,550	$167,250	70
Surveyors	$117,160	$84,060	$138,750	170
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$115,530	$75,320	$172,200	480
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$105,250	$71,690	$122,660	160
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$101,840	$80,840	$109,510	150
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$98,020	$76,080	$111,150	420
Mechanical Drafters	$97,450	$77,320	$118,980	240
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$96,680	$85,040	$122,340	530
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$95,280	$78,750	$104,370	2,880
Computer User Support Specialists	$93,590	$74,890	$115,300	5,790
Drafters, All Other	$90,850	$72,090	$101,060	80
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$90,660	$75,970	$105,410	1,000
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$84,670	$68,940	$103,390	590
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$82,820	$69,800	$104,410	610
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$77,030	$76,710	$87,120	540
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$76,560	$64,190	$100,530	140

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in San Jose, CA?

The highest paying tech jobs in San Jose, CA are Computer and Information Research Scientists ($218,420 median), Software Developers ($213,110 median), Computer Hardware Engineers ($209,860 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in San Jose, CA?

Software developers in San Jose, CA earn a median salary of $213,110, with salaries ranging from $173,650 at the 25th percentile to $226,080 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 87,350 software developers are employed in the area.