salary$213,110 a year$102 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$138,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$289,150per year
Jobs in the area87,350people work this job
Can a software developer afford San Jose?
Cheap. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 17.2% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in San Jose, CA?
The median pay for a software developer in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $213,110 a year ($102 an hour). Most earn between $138,420 and $289,150.
Can a software developer afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 17.2% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.