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Senior Software Engineer/architect Salary in San Jose, CA.

Updated on: Sep 2, 2026

How much does a Senior Software Engineer/architect make in San Jose, CA?

The average Senior Software Engineer/architect in San Jose, CA makes $339,764, 97% above the national average Senior Software Engineer/architect salary of $172,086. This pay is 91% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes Fort Worth, TX, Minneapolis, MN, and Oakland, CA.

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51-200 employees
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501-1,000 employees
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30M +
Public Company
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Gender
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Non Binary
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African American
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