Senior Software Developer Salary in San Jose, CA

5 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Software Developer in San Jose is $219,231 — 80% above the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$219,231
Average
$131,538
Min Est.
$394,615
Max Est.
5
Filings

Top Employers for Senior Software Developer in San Jose

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
IBM Corporation $240,680 4
Section 2

Senior Software Developer in Other Cities

Charlotte, NC
$127,918
115 filings
Atlanta, GA
$115,924
66 filings
Westlake, TX
$118,828
64 filings
Irving, TX
$119,685
50 filings
Plano, TX
$125,417
48 filings
Houston, TX
$115,673
29 filings
Pontiac, MI
$133,362
29 filings
Austin, TX
$138,141
23 filings

Other Roles in San Jose

Software Engineer ($179,211) Software Development Engineer ($188,513) Senior Software Engineer ($196,949) Machine Learning Engineer ($202,111) Software Engineer 3 ($168,352) MTS 1, Software Engineer ($196,310) Product Manager ($188,095) Software Developer ($170,248)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.