Software Developer (Non-R&D) salary in San Jose, CA
Based on 15 certified H-1B filings in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Milpitas.
Median salary$145,000
Middle 50%$131.5k–$147.3k
vs. national median+26%comparison median $115,000
Filings15FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $113,755 |
| 25th | $131,498 |
| 50th (median) | $145,000 |
| 75th | $147,306 |
| 90th | $149,742 |
Cost of living
San Jose's median Software Developer (Non-R&D) salary of $145,000 is worth about $131,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; San Jose = 110.4).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Health Care | $145,000 | 13 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.