How much does a Network Design Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Network Design Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $102,203 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $93,422 and $111,243. 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Network Design Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Network Design Engineer ranges from $93,422 to $111,243 with the average base salary of $102,203. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,844 to $116,357 with the average total cash compensation of $105,323.

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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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