Salary Breakdown for San Jose
The median individual income in San Jose is $58,100 per year, which works out to approximately $4,842/month or $27.93/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $131,420.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
San Jose's cost of living index is 210 (national average = 100). The median salary of $58,100 in San Jose has the purchasing power of approximately $27,667 at the national average cost of living. The high cost of living in San Jose means you need a significantly higher salary to maintain the same standard of living as cheaper cities.
Top Employers in San Jose
- Cisco
- Adobe
- PayPal
Major Industries in San Jose
- Technology
- Hardware
- Software
How San Jose Compares to California
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Cost of Living in San Jose
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in San Jose page.
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