How much does a Town Manager make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Town Manager in San Jose, CA is $112,590. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $99,105 to $125,951, with most professionals earning between $86,827 and $138,116.

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What is the average salary for Town Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Town Manager in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Town Manager ranges from $99,105 to $125,951 with the average base salary of $112,590. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,105 to $125,951 with the average total cash compensation of $112,590.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $112,590 $99,105 - $125,951
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $112,590 $99,105 - $125,951
* 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 $99,105 - $125,951 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,836 - $111,630 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,915 - $125,711 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,183 - $122,238 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,341 - $122,439 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,710 - $125,450 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
See salaries for Town Manager in locations close to San Jose, CA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Assistant to the Town Manager LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $41,745 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,041
JOB TITLE Town Clerk LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $54,721 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,738
JOB TITLE Town Planner LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $91,350 MAXIMUM SALARY $117,204
JOB TITLE Town Administrator LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $114,758 MAXIMUM SALARY $128,924
JOB TITLE Town Supervisor LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $64,529 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,964
JOB TITLE Assistant Town Engineer LOCATION San Jose, CA MINIMUM SALARY $83,992 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,572
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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

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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