May 2025 OEWS estimate
Software Developer Salary in San Jose, CA
The median annual salary is $213,110, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$213,110
Mean annual salary
$221,710
Employment estimate
87,350
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $213,110 |
| Mean annual salary | $221,710 |
| 10th percentile | $138,420 |
| 25th percentile | $173,650 |
| 50th percentile | $213,110 |
| 75th percentile | $226,080 |
| 90th percentile | $289,150 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Jose, CA median
- $213,110
- U.S. median
- $135,980
- Difference
- 56.7%
What the data shows
- Software Developers in San Jose, CA earn 56.7% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $173,650–$226,080.
- BLS estimates employment at 87,350 workers in this metro area.