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Java developer salary in San Jose, CA, 2026

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

Average base salary

$103,392
15%
above national average
Average $103,392
Low $71,348
High $149,827

The average salary for a java developer is $103,392 per year in San Jose, CA. 32 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 13, 2026).

Java Developer job openings in San Jose, CA

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Java developer
Scout ET
San Jose, CA
Contract
8 years 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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Sovereign
 
$156,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Java Developers near San Jose, CA

  1. Irvine, CA
    $112,345 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $110,888 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $105,265 per year
  4. Santa Clara, CA
    $97,301 per year
  5. Fremont, CA
    $95,640 per year

Where can a Java Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Java Developers in different locations
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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 $71,544 per year

Senior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $112,093 per year

Junior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $82,824 per year

Lead Java Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $161,992 per year