Staff Engineer - Protocol Software Salary in San Jose, CA.
Updated on: Apr 15, 2026
How much does a Staff Engineer - Protocol Software make in San Jose, CA?
The average Staff Engineer - Protocol Software in San Jose, CA makes $276,282,
97% above the national average Staff Engineer - Protocol Software salary of $139,933.
This pay is 77% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes Raleigh, NC, Dallas, TX, and Milwaukee, WI.
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