Junior Engineer Salary in San Jose, California

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How much does a Junior Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Junior Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $180,051 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $166,185 and $194,813. 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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Jr. Network Engineer with Security Clearance
TekSynap - HOONAH , AK
Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform comprehensive network surveys and implementations to support organizational infrastructure needs. E
- 1 day ago
Jr. Digital Hardware Engineer with Security Clearance
Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) - WASHINGTON , DC
Overview i3 has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Hardware Engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division. The TEWD
- 1 day ago
Jr. Network Engineer with Security Clearance
TekSynap - HUNTSVILLE , AL
Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist the Intermediate Network Engineer and on-site government personnel in responding to and managing any
- 1 day ago
Jr. Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Torch Technologies Inc. - HUNTSVILLE , AL
Torch Technologies is seeking a Jr. Network Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Engineering Directorate Modeling & Simulation (M&S) office (DES
- 1 day ago
Jr. Reverse Engineer - FS Poly with Security Clearance
SRC - ANNAPOLIS , MD
Looking to make a big impact within a close-knit team. Our client, established in 2012, is a leader in providing top-notch IT solutions for critical government
- 1 day ago
Jr. Systems Engineer, Labs with Security Clearance
TekSynap - DENVER , CO
Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES The Jr. Systems Engineer, Labs is expected to be able to : * Generates quantifiable requirements based on cus
- 1 day 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 Junior Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Junior Engineer ranges from $166,185 to $194,813 with the average base salary of $180,051. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $171,093 to $206,070 with the average total cash compensation of $186,965.

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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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Skills associated with Junior Engineer: Design, Planning

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