As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Union Representative in San Jose, CA is $93,176, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,792 weekly, or $7,765 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Union Representative in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Union Representative in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $72,866 to $110,934. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,545) and 75th percentile ($102,471), while top earners (90th percentile) make $110,934 per year. This $19,926 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Administrative Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Jose Union Representative often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 2 statewide for Union Representative 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
Union Representative Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Union Representative Salary $72,866 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Union Representative Salary $82,545 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Union Representative Salary $93,176 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Union Representative Salary $102,471 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Union Representative Salary $110,934 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
25% $82,545 10% $72,866 90% $110,934 75% $102,471 $93,176 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Union Representative ?

A union representative, union steward, or shop steward is an employee of an organization or company who represents and defends the interests of her/his fellow employees as a labor union member and official. Rank-and-file members of the union hold this position voluntarily (through democratic election by fellow workers or sometimes by appointment of a higher union body) while maintaining their role as an employee of the firm. As a result, the union steward becomes a significant link and conduit of information between the union leadership and rank-and-file workers. The duties of a union steward...

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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 Union Representative in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Union Representative ranges from $82,545 to $102,471 with the average base salary of $93,176. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,400 to $126,438 with the average total cash compensation of $109,130.

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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

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