How much does a RPG Programmer make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a RPG Programmer in San Jose, CA is $98,660. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,404 to $110,659, with most professionals earning between $79,066 and $121,583.

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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 RPG Programmer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of RPG Programmer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for RPG Programmer ranges from $88,404 to $110,659 with the average base salary of $98,660. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,228 to $114,532 with the average total cash compensation of $101,120.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $98,660 $88,404 - $110,659
Bonus $2,460 $1,824 - $3,873
Total Pay $101,120 $90,228 - $114,532
* 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 $88,404 - $110,659 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,311 - $98,025 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,236 - $110,448 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,453 - $106,965 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,593 - $107,141 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,535 - $109,571 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE RPG Programmer Analyst LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $111,511 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,276
JOB TITLE Rpg Developer LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $83,256 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,232
JOB TITLE Programmer LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $88,404 MAXIMUM SALARY $110,659
JOB TITLE CMM Programmer LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $72,200 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,300
JOB TITLE Mainframe Programmer LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $95,224 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,703
JOB TITLE CAD Programmer LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $98,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $119,517
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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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