Local Salary Data

Computer Programmers Salary in San Jose, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$130,000
3 filings
DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$130,000
vs National
+44.4%
National: $90,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$93,863
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$130,000
+44.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Computer Programmers in San Jose, CA earns $130,000 in nominal terms, which is 44.4% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $93,863 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in San Jose, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Sikka Software Corporation$136,0781
Fisec Global Inc$126,8912

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Computer Programmers make in San Jose, CA?

The median Computer Programmers salary in San Jose, CA is $130,000 based on 3 DOL filings.

Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Computer Programmers?

A Computer Programmers in San Jose, CA earns 44.4% more than the national median of $90,000, or $93,863 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.