As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in San Jose, CA is $94,563, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,819 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 Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Application Developer in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $84,596 to $108,814. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,346) and 75th percentile ($102,022), while top earners (90th percentile) make $108,814 per year. This $12,676 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 2 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 $84,596 San Jose, CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $89,346 San Jose, CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $94,563 San Jose, CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $102,022 San Jose, CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $108,814 San Jose, CA January 01, 2026
25% $89,346 10% $84,596 90% $108,814 75% $102,022 $94,563 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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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104959
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