Entry-level Solutions Architect salary in San Jose, CA
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level I in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Milpitas.
Median salary$138,712
Middle 50%$111.4k–$148.6k
vs. all levels here−25%comparison median $184,331
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
All levels here
$75k$100k$125k$150k$175k$200k$225k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $107,850 |
| 25th | $111,441 |
| 50th (median) | $138,712 |
| 75th | $148,600 |
| 90th | $166,229 |
Cost of living
San Jose's median entry-level Solutions Architect salary of $138,712 is worth about $125,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; San Jose = 110.4).
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Savin Technologies | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $138,712 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $145,500 | 66 |
| Senior · Level III | $193,708 | 43 |
| Expert · Level IV | $210,746 | 61 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.