As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Verification Engineer in San Jose, CA is $91,519, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,760 weekly, or $7,627 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Verification Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Verification Engineer in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $75,866 to $107,436. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,325) and 75th percentile ($99,850), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,436 per year. This $16,525 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 2 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 $75,866 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $83,325 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $91,519 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $99,850 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $107,436 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
25% $83,325 10% $75,866 90% $107,436 75% $99,850 $91,519 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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