Cab Driver Salary in San Jose, California

How much does a Cab Driver make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cab Driver in San Jose, CA is $50,718. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,005 to $58,802, with most professionals earning between $39,804 and $66,163.

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Common responsibilities of a Cab Driver

Obtains and maintains proper delivery authorization and pickup.

December 15, 2022

Maintains a daily, legible DOT log book and submits as required.

March 26, 2023

Performs a daily DOT pre-trip inspection according to checklist.

March 31, 2023

Complete and maintain all documentation required for recordkeeping.

April 22, 2023

Facilitates annual contractor show to transports displays.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Cab Driver in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

45005

58802

50718

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

45153

59012

50883

What is the average salary for Cab Driver in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cab Driver in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Cab Driver ranges from $45,005 to $58,802 with the average base salary of $50,718. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,153 to $59,012 with the average total cash compensation of $50,883.

View Average Salary for Cab Driver as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,718	$45,005 - $58,802
Bonus	$165	$148 - $209
Total Pay	$50,883	$45,153 - $59,012

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Cab Driver Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,005 - $58,802	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,867 - $52,089	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,919 - $58,690	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,503 - $56,840	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,574 - $56,933	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,563 - $58,224	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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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, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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