Google salaries in San Jose, CA
Based on 9,422 certified H-1B filings by Google in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$192,400
Middle 50%$170k–$216k
vs. all employers here+8%comparison median $178,705
Filings9,422FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $157,000 |
| 25th | $170,000 |
| 50th (median) | $192,400 |
| 75th | $216,000 |
| 90th | $238,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $147,000 | $130,000 | $164,000 | 6,708 |
| FY2021 | $156,000 | $140,000 | $172,000 | 5,794 |
| FY2022 | $168,000 | $146,000 | $180,000 | 6,668 |
| FY2023 | $170,000 | $152,000 | $190,000 | 5,608 |
| FY2024 | $182,865 | $169,000 | $205,000 | 4,969 |
| FY2025 | $186,000 | $171,613 | $214,000 | 4,984 |
| FY2026 | $200,000 | $170,000 | $223,000 | 4,438 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $192,000 | 6,892 |
| Data Scientist | $192,000 | 484 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $189,000 | 394 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $205,000 | 333 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $203,500 | 270 |
| IT Manager | $280,000 | 130 |
| Sales Engineer | $188,000 | 122 |
| Industrial Engineer | $195,000 | 78 |
| QA Engineer | $177,017 | 76 |
| Electrical Engineer | $179,600 | 71 |
| Financial Analyst | $162,500 | 64 |
| Market Research Analyst | $187,925 | 50 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $185,000 | 49 |
| Graphic Designer | $185,000 | 46 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $195,000 | 35 |
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| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Network Architect | $170,000 | 33 |
| Validation Engineer | $198,625 | 28 |
| Data Engineer | $201,000 | 26 |
| Network Administrator | $170,500 | 26 |
| UX Designer | $178,500 | 24 |
| Database Administrator | $182,000 | 23 |
| Management Consultant | $202,000 | 22 |
| Information Security Analyst | $176,500 | 22 |
| Statistician | $197,500 | 20 |
| Industrial Designer | $173,000 | 19 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in San Jose, CA.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $160,000 | 37 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $190,000 | 3,995 |
| Senior · Level III | $220,000 | 1,503 |
| Expert · Level IV | $262,250 | 650 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.