Backend Developer Salary in San Jose, CA
Median: $178,878/yr — $52,478 (42%) above the national median. Range: $140,367–$222,243.
Last updated: 2026-04-22 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2024
Backend Developer Salary in San Jose vs. National Average
25th Pct (San Jose)
$140,367
Median (San Jose)
$178,878
75th Pct (San Jose)
$222,243
National median: $126,400/yr. San Jose is $52,478 (42%) above the national median.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024
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