Backend Developer Salary in 🇺🇸 San Jose
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Annual salary data (2025) Recent Estimated
This salary estimate is derived from country-level data for United States, adjusted for San Jose's cost of living index. Actual salaries may vary.
Median Salary
$120750,00
Net (After Tax)
$86940,00
Employer Cost
$129987,00
CoL Index
105,00
Salary Distribution
| Percentile | Annual (USD) |
|---|---|
| P10 (Bottom 10%) | $65100,00 |
| P25 | $86100,00 |
| P50 (Median) | $120750,00 |
| P75 | $157500,00 |
| P90 (Top 10%) | $199500,00 |
By Experience Level
Entry Level
$84000,00
Senior Level
$183750,00
vs. Country Average
San Jose
$120750,00
United States average
$115000,00