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Senior developer salary in San Jose, CA, 2026

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

Average base salary

$151,308
25%
above national average
Average $151,308
Low $96,279
High $237,787

The average salary for a senior developer is $151,308 per year in San Jose, CA and $3,350 cash bonus per year.20 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 18, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Senior Developer in San Jose, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
AMD
 
$344,000per year
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Sage
 
$226,158per year
F5
 
$211,495per year
Intelliswift Software
 
$205,067per year
Protingent
 
$191,360per year
BILL
 
$186,725per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Developers near San Jose, CA

  1. Palo Alto, CA
    $195,051 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $162,826 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $151,308 per year
  4. San Diego, CA
    $132,225 per year
  5. Irvine, CA
    $131,430 per year

Where can a Senior Developer earn more?

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