Rivian salaries in San Jose, CA
Based on 430 certified H-1B filings by Rivian in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$194,844
Middle 50%$166.4k–$221.2k
vs. all employers here+9%comparison median $178,705
Filings430FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $146,246 |
| 25th | $166,400 |
| 50th (median) | $194,844 |
| 75th | $221,207 |
| 90th | $257,550 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $170,000 | $150,000 | $190,000 | 98 |
| FY2021 | $164,250 | $145,000 | $185,000 | 278 |
| FY2022 | $170,000 | $150,000 | $190,000 | 267 |
| FY2023 | $185,400 | $163,000 | $204,750 | 136 |
| FY2024 | $188,503 | $170,000 | $210,781 | 194 |
| FY2025 | $198,226 | $172,375 | $220,909 | 272 |
| FY2026 | $185,200 | $154,735 | $221,383 | 158 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $203,478 | 198 |
| Electrical Engineer | $194,370 | 62 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $190,000 | 53 |
| Data Scientist | $172,767 | 20 |
| Industrial Engineer | $183,600 | 17 |
| Validation Engineer | $178,500 | 17 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $165,000 | 11 |
| Engineering Director | too few | 9 |
| Electronics Engineer | too few | 7 |
| Operations Research Analyst | too few | 6 |
| Industrial Designer | too few | 6 |
| Purchasing Manager | too few | 5 |
| Logistician | too few | 4 |
| Supply Chain Manager | too few | 3 |
| IT Manager | too few | 2 |
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| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Production Manager | too few | 2 |
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 | $153,500 | 80 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $190,000 | 137 |
| Senior · Level III | $211,595 | 184 |
| Expert · Level IV | $258,000 | 19 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.