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Front end developer salary in San Jose, CA, 2026

How much does a Front End Developer make in San Jose, CA?

Average base salary

$171,478
37%
above national average
Average $171,478
Low $97,435
High $301,787

The average salary for a front end developer is $171,478 per year in San Jose, CA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.56 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 19, 2026).

Front End Developer job openings in San Jose, CA

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Frontend Software Engineer Pro...
TikTok3.3out of 5 stars.
San Jose, CA
$45 - $60 an hour
Internship
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Front End Developer in San Jose, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Michael Page
 
$250,000per year
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ByteDance
 
$232,690per year
Adobe
 
$217,725per year
BAE Systems USA
 
$198,850per year
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | H...
 
$186,250per year
Viva Usa
 
$173,077per year

Highest paying cities for Front End Developers near San Jose, CA

  1. San Mateo, CA
    $197,479 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $177,114 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $171,478 per year
  4. Mountain View, CA
    $153,750 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $147,319 per year

Where can a Front End Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Front End Developers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Front End Developer get paid in San Jose, CA?

Junior Front End Developer

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