As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in San Jose, CA is $94,559, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,818 weekly, or $7,880 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Application Developer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Application Developer in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $84,704 to $108,800. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,400) and 75th percentile ($102,013), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,800 per year. This $12,613 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Jose Entry Level Application Developer often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for Entry Level Application Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Application Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $84,704 San Jose, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $89,400 San Jose, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $94,559 San Jose, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $102,013 San Jose, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $108,800 San Jose, CA June 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    Entry Level Application Developer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Entry Level Application Developer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Entry Level Application Developer ranges from $89,400 to $102,013 with the average base salary of $94,559. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,636 to $120,305 with the average total cash compensation of $106,270.

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