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Java developer salary in San Jose, CA

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

Average base salary

$106,523
18%
above national average
Average $106,523
Low $70,147
High $161,764

The average salary for a java developer is $106,523 per year in San Jose, CA. 30 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated April 15, 2026).

Java Developer job openings in San Jose, CA

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Principal Software Engineer- J...
Stryker3.8out of 5 stars.
San Jose, CA
$176,300 - $293,700 a year
Full-time
4 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Java Developer in San Jose, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Samsung Semiconductor Inc (US)
 
$200,000per year
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BILL
 
$184,050per year
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Intelliswift Software
 
$170,775per year
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Logic20/20
 
$170,000per year
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TalentBurst, Inc
 
$164,667per year
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The DAKO Group
 
$158,080per year
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Highest paying cities for Java Developers near San Jose, CA

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $112,691 per year
  2. Irvine, CA
    $112,345 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $106,820 per year
  4. Santa Clara, CA
    $98,641 per year
  5. Fremont, CA
    $95,386 per year

Where can a Java Developer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Java Developer get paid in San Jose, CA?

Entry Level Java Developer

Job openings
Average $67,243 per year

Senior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $113,405 per year

Junior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $82,824 per year

Lead Java Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $162,492 per year