Department Head Salary in San Jose, California

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How much does a Department Head make in San Jose, CA? The average Department Head salary in San Jose, CA is $112,064 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $96,561 and $120,786. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Department Head with Security Clearance
Tactical Engineering & Analysis Inc. - SAN DIEGO , CA
Overview We are currently a Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc (TEA, Inc.) Department Head to manage the MIDS Test & Engineering program. This individual shou
- 1 day ago
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Lexington Medical Center - WEST COLUMBIA , SC
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room. Full-Time | Night Shift | 8:45pm-7:15am. Sign-On Bonus: $30,000. Job Summary. Utilizes the nursing process to promote and res
- 27 days ago
Emergency Department RN – Full Time
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics - KNOXVILLE , IA
$10,000 Sign on Bonus. Provide professional nursing care to medically ill and trauma patients of all levels of acuity. Job Requirements. Current license as a Re
- 312 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department Staff
Salem Township Hospital - SALEM , IL
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus. Qualifications. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current registration with the Department of Professional Regulations in
- 76 days ago
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Intermountain Health - MILES CITY , MT
Job Description. Holy Rosary has a busy 8 bed emergency department with a broad scope of services. We see approximately 5,000 patients, annually, and are a regi
- 76 days ago
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
QPA - AKRON , OH
Come join one of the best children's hospitals in the country. We are partnering with an award winning pediatric acute care hospital to help them identify the T
- 12 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Department Head in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Department Head ranges from $96,561 to $120,786 with the average base salary of $112,064. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,532 to $140,533 with the average total cash compensation of $130,435.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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