How much does a software developer make in San Jose?
$213,100a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $102.46 an hour or $17,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $102.46
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 87,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $138,400Median: $213,100Highest 10%: $289,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $138,400 | $66.55 | |
| 25th | $173,700 | $83.49 | |
| Median | $213,100 | $102.46 | |
| 75th | $226,100 | $108.69 | |
| 90th | $289,200 | $139.01 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| San Francisco, CA | $186,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $163,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $160,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $159,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $158,300 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $156,900 |
| Napa, CA | $153,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $148,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $139,600 |
| Stockton, CA | $138,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $136,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $135,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $135,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $133,300 |
| Merced, CA | $132,100 |
| Yuba City, CA | $132,100 |
| Chico, CA | $131,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $130,300 |
| Redding, CA | $129,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $129,100 |
| Visalia, CA | $126,200 |
| El Centro, CA | $125,900 |
| Modesto, CA | $119,800 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $218,400 |
| Statistician | $202,800 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $201,300 |
| Database Architect | $198,000 |
| Computer Network Architect | $186,100 |
| Data Scientist | $185,100 |
| Computer Occupation | $184,400 |
| Information Security Analyst | $176,100 |
| Web Developer | $166,700 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $166,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $102.46 ($213,100 a year).
Do software developers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $213,100 against $136,000 nationally, 57% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $174,400, so San Jose pays 22% more.
Where does San Jose rank for software developer pay?
1 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $138,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $289,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.