Software Development Specialist Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Software Development Specialist make in San Jose, CA? The average Software Development Specialist salary in San Jose, CA is $155,885 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $142,719 and $170,217. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Technology Support & Development Specialist

Precision Door Service - Woodinville , WA

Are you willing to upgrade your skills in Technology Support & Development Specialist? Are you ... and software utilized by our field technicians and door designers. * Assist in managing IT ...

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Customer Development Specialist | Feature CA

Feature LLC - Calabasas , CA

CLIENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST COMPANY DESCRIPTION: FEATURE has provided iconic, limited-edition ... Create/save client data within our CRM software to maintain important client information 45 ...

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Oklahoma Blood Institute - Oklahoma City , OK

The Specialist will use their expertise in component manufacturing to scale up laboratory ... Experience with SafeTrace and MasterControl software required * Experience working with human blood ...

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Online Course Development Specialist - REMOTE ROLE

Sonoran University of Health Sciences - Tempe , AZ

The Online Course Development Specialist will support and collaborate with faculty and subject ... Experience working with various types of computer software and hardware and multi-media ...

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SERVPRO Commercial Business Development Specialist

SERVPRO of Southwest Portland - Portland , OR

SERVPRO of Southwest Portland is hiring a Commercial Business Development Specialist ! Benefits ... Utilize marketing software to document daily marketing calls and track all lead activity and ...

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Customer Development Specialist

NXT Companies - Franklin , TN

Customer Development Specialist - Axe & Kindle NXT is a holding company that thrives on the ... Uses computer software to perform track and handle customer leads * Answers the phone and addressed ...

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What does a Software Development Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Software Development Specialist

Provides post production support for applications varying in size, scope and impact to agency operations which may include load balancing, failover, and clustering.

July 28, 2022

Demonstrate an understanding of FIS systems and the financial services industry.

October 18, 2022

Consult with Government and Contractor staff, project teams and end users to identify application requirements.

January 19, 2023

Performs post production support for business applications which may include routine maintenance, enhancements and the need to perform research to aid in troubleshooting software production errors.

February 20, 2023

Develop complex software applications involving graphical front-end interfaces, visualization tool sets, and analysis libraries interfacing with multiple databases and external applications to meet Program goals and deadlines for test missions and real world events.

March 17, 2023

Answers questions and presents informal mentorship opportunities to peers and/or lower-level staff via conversation, observation or technical documentation.

March 18, 2023

Assist in the design, testing, implementation, and documentation of new software and enhancements of existing applications.

April 14, 2023

Participate in development of software user manuals and technical reports.

April 18, 2023

Assists other departments with technology-related projects by writing, editing and reviewing creative materials as well as providing information and direction.

May 01, 2023

Designs logical, sequential flow charts, file layouts & screen layouts.

May 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Software Development Specialist in San Jose, CA

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142719

170217

155885

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180432

163080

What is the average salary for Software Development Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Development Specialist in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Software Development Specialist ranges from $142,719 to $170,217 with the average base salary of $155,885. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $148,043 to $180,432 with the average total cash compensation of $163,080.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$155,885	$142,719 - $170,217
Bonus	$7,195	$5,324 - $10,215
Total Pay	$163,080	$148,043 - $180,432

* 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.

Software Development Specialist Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,719 - $170,217	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,491 - $150,863	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,446 - $169,892	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,512 - $165,199	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,739 - $165,470	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,151 - $169,539	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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