Web Developer salary in San Jose, CA
Median pay, San Jose / Silicon Valley metro
$166,670/year
about $80.13 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $122,680 – $215,960
Half of web developers in the San Jose / Silicon Valley metro area earn more than $166,670 a year and half earn less. That's 80% higher than the national median of $92,650, and ranks #1 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $89,030 | $42.80 |
| 25th | $122,680 | $58.98 |
| Median (50th) | $166,670 | $80.13 |
| 75th | $215,960 | $103.83 |
| 90th (top earners) | $233,990 | $112.50 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a web developer job in the San Jose / Silicon Valley metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $122,680 ($58.98/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $122,680 to $215,960 ($58.98 to $103.83/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $215,960 ($103.83/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Freelance and agency roles often pay per project, so convert any offer to an hourly or yearly figure before comparing.
- Front-end, back-end and full-stack roles can be paid quite differently. Check which one the duties really describe.
- A portfolio of live sites often matters more than a degree, and can justify a higher ask.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, San Jose / Silicon Valley metro. Occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.