How much does a Russian Linguist make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Russian Linguist in San Jose, CA is $80,018. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,559 to $92,392, with most professionals earning between $60,036 and $103,659.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Russian Linguist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Russian Linguist in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Russian Linguist ranges from $69,559 to $92,392 with the average base salary of $80,018. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,872 to $94,513 with the average total cash compensation of $80,967.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,018 $69,559 - $92,392
Bonus $949 $1,313 - $2,120
Total Pay $80,967 $70,872 - $94,513
* 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 $69,559 - $92,392 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,650 - $81,887 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,426 - $92,216 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,508 - $89,668 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,619 - $89,816 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,282 - $92,024 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, th....More

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