Updated 2026-04-23 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Full-Stack Developer jobs in San Jose, CA

249 full-stack developers employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $178,082 median · 43% above the national median.

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  • Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2024.

Full-Stack Developer pay in San Jose, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the San Jose metro. Half of Full-Stack Developers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $129,495 $178,082 $222,099
25th$129,495 Median$178,082 75th$222,099 vs US43% above the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Full-Stack Developer salary guide →

Full-Stack Developer pay bands in San Jose by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Typical senior band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$164,725–$224,739
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Full-Stack Developer

Typical mid level band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$154,040–$199,095
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead Full-Stack Developer

Typical lead band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$156,712–$211,917
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Full-Stack Developer

Typical staff band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$159,383–$195,890
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Full-Stack Developer

Typical mid level band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$154,040–$224,739
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Full-Stack Developer Career Ladder — San Jose Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to San Jose’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Full-Stack Developer0–2 yrs$128,219
  2. Mid Full-Stack Developer2–5 yrs$169,177
  3. Senior Full-Stack Developer5–8 yrs$213,698
  4. Staff Full-Stack Developer8–12 yrs$258,218
  5. Lead Full-Stack Developer12+ yrs$302,739

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Full-Stack Developer hiring market in San Jose

  • IBM
  • SAIC
  • Deloitte Digital
  • Cognizant
  • Accenture

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in San Jose post Full-Stack Developer jobs

Employers in the San Jose metro typically post Full-Stack Developer roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

What San Jose Employers Actually Ask Full-Stack Developers

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

  • Technical

    Walk me through your day-to-day workflow in this role. How do you structure your time?

    Evaluates time management, self-organization, and maturity in the role. Look for clear priorities and discipline.

  • Technical

    What metrics do you use to measure your own performance in this position?

    Tests ownership and accountability. Good answers connect personal output to team and business outcomes.

  • Technical

    How do you stay current with changes in your field?

    Learning agility signal. Regular reading, communities of practice, certifications, peer networks.

  • Technical

    Describe the most complex project you've worked on in this field. What was your specific contribution?

    Depth probe. Interviewers check scope, ownership, and technical or domain sophistication.

Full-Stack Developer in San Jose, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Full-Stack Developer earn in San Jose, CA?
Median $178,082/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $129,495–$222,099. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Full-Stack Developer jobs are there in San Jose?
BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 249 Full-Stack Developer roles employed in the San Jose metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Jose employers use for Full-Stack Developer?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Full-Stack Developer jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Full-Stack Developer openings in San Jose and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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