DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$166,075
vs National
+29.7%
National: $128,063BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$119,909
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$166,075
+29.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$128,063
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Software Developers in San Jose, CA earns $166,075 in nominal terms, which is 29.7% above the national average of $128,063. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $119,909 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MGM Resorts Satellite, LLC | $234,062 | 3 |
| Fisec Global Inc | $184,662 | 1 |
| RightCrowd Software, Inc | $171,184 | 2 |
| Xilinx, Inc. | $170,522 | 7 |
| TriNet USA, Inc. | $154,500 | 37 |
| Lattice Semiconductor Corporation | $151,882 | 4 |
| HNTB Corporation | $147,430 | 3 |
| Semiconductor Components Industries,LLC | $145,903 | 1 |
| Nimble Data Technologies, Inc. (dba Crest Data Systems) | $141,378 | 1 |
| Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) | $139,064 | 54 |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | $137,259 | 13 |
| Outcomes Operating, Inc. | $135,000 | 7 |
| Tecan Systems, Inc. | $124,000 | 1 |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | $122,642 | 10 |
| SoftCorp International, Inc. | $108,000 | 56 |
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How much does a Software Developers make in San Jose, CA?
The median Software Developers salary in San Jose, CA is $166,075 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Software Developers?
A Software Developers in San Jose, CA earns 29.7% more than the national median of $128,063, or $119,909 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.