As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Verification Engineer in San Jose, CA is $91,555, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,761 weekly, or $7,630 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Verification Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Verification Engineer in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $75,903 to $107,488. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,362) and 75th percentile ($99,895), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,488 per year. This $16,533 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Civil Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Jose Verification Engineer often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for Verification 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
Verification Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $75,903 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $83,362 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $91,555 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $99,895 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $107,488 San Jose, CA October 01, 2026
25% $83,362 10% $75,903 90% $107,488 75% $99,895 $91,555 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Verification Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Validation Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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