How much does a Head of Web Development make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Web Development in San Jose, CA is $192,807. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $174,345 to $211,894, with most professionals earning between $157,536 and $229,272.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Head of Web Development in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head of Web Development in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Head of Web Development ranges from $174,345 to $211,894 with the average base salary of $192,807. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $183,691 to $230,435 with the average total cash compensation of $206,722.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $192,807 $174,345 - $211,894
Bonus $13,915 $9,346 - $18,540
Total Pay $206,722 $183,691 - $230,435
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $174,345 - $211,894 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,440 - $187,703 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $174,013 - $211,491 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $168,526 - $204,822 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $168,802 - $205,158 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,631 - $209,811 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Web Applications Development Manager LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $159,187 MAXIMUM SALARY $190,924
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JOB TITLE Manager of Web Software Development LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $165,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $199,700
JOB TITLE Head of Development LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $105,061 MAXIMUM SALARY $127,375
JOB TITLE Web Development Manager LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $174,345 MAXIMUM SALARY $211,894
JOB TITLE Director of Web Development LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $161,594 MAXIMUM SALARY $202,859
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