GUI Developer Salary in San Jose, California

How much does a GUI Developer make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a GUI Developer in San Jose, CA is $96,369. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $79,975 to a high of $115,384, with most professionals earning between $87,788 and $106,322.

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Common responsibilities of a GUI Developer

Manage software branches and merges in Git repository according to the Gitflow workflow.

December 29, 2022

Active communication and participation in the full software / systems development lifecycle, leveraging Agile methodologies.

February 21, 2023

Develop dynamic, vibrant user interfaces to foster smooth operation and user education.

March 02, 2023

Provides technical knowledge and support to District agencies, personnel, and additional stakeholders.

March 03, 2023

Interacts with executive level business users or technical experts.

March 20, 2023

Propose and maintain technologies for web GUI applications and mobile apps.

March 21, 2023

Participate in design discussions, reviews, and daily standup meetings.

April 08, 2023

Works with necessary personnel to determine if modifications are necessary with interested personnel to determine necessity for modifications or enhancements.

April 16, 2023

Design and implement custom messaging protocols using appropriate communications tools such as XML, JSON, etc.

April 19, 2023

Review and test components for compliance to the design requirements, and document test results.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for GUI Developer in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

87788

106322

96369

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

89610

110546

98478

What is the average salary for GUI Developer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of GUI Developer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for GUI Developer ranges from $87,788 to $106,322 with the average base salary of $96,369. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,610 to $110,546 with the average total cash compensation of $98,478.

View Average Salary for GUI Developer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,369	$87,788 - $106,322
Bonus	$2,109	$1,822 - $4,224
Total Pay	$98,478	$89,610 - $110,546

* 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.

GUI Developer Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,788 - $106,322	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,765 - $94,183	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,621 - $106,120	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,858 - $102,773	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,997 - $102,942	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,925 - $105,277	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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