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Computer Programmers salary
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Computer Programmers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro earn a median of $154,920 a year, based on BLS estimates for 980 jobs (May 2025). That is 54% above the U.S. median of $100,390 and 33% above the CA statewide median of $116,760. It ranks #1 of 66 metros with published figures for this job.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS · SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$81,750P25$119,590MEDIAN$154,920P75$179,860P90$202,640
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$57,710P25$75,850MEDIAN$100,390P75$130,680P90$160,460
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN SAN JOSE · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES

Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.

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Questions

What is the average Computer Programmers salary in San Jose?

The BLS median is $154,920 a year (May 2025). Half of the 980 jobs pay between $119,590 and $179,860. The 10th percentile is $81,750 and the 90th is $202,640.

Is San Jose a high-paying metro for Computer Programmers?

That is 54% above the U.S. median of $100,390 and 33% above the CA statewide median of $116,760. It ranks #1 of 66 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Which employers pay Computer Programmers the most in San Jose?

Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were DoorDash ($202,000), F5 ($179,108), Everest Consulting Group ($158,925). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.