As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in San Jose, CA is $110,928, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,133 weekly, or $9,244 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $95,240 to $129,357. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,716) and 75th percentile ($120,574), while top earners (90th percentile) make $129,357 per year. This $17,858 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Integrity or Open Source, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Jose Human Computer Interaction Engineer often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for Human Computer Interaction Engineer 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
Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $95,240 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $102,716 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $110,928 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $120,574 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $129,357 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
25% $102,716 10% $95,240 90% $129,357 75% $120,574 $110,928 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Human Computer Interaction Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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