salary report · updated november 2026
How Much Do Data Engineer Jobs Pay in San Jose? (November 2026)
As of November 2026, the median Data Engineer salary in San Jose is $216,250 a year. Most roles pay between $155,400 and $243,780 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 8 live salaried listings across 8 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.
Median salary
$216,250
per year · annual USD
Typical range
$155k – $244k
10th–90th percentile
Range seen
$140k – $275k
lowest to highest
Sample
8
salaried listings · 8 companies
Methodology: Data Engineer listings in San Jose with a published salary, updated daily. Figures come from roles that are open right now. Ranges and single figures are converted to an annual US-dollar midpoint; hourly rates are annualised and out-of-band values dropped. Salary data is self-reported by employers and covers the roles that disclose pay — treat it as a directional guide, not a guarantee.