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Senior Software Engineer Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA (2026)

Silicon Valley core maintains highest base floor.

Median Salary: $182,000
Range: $145K – $366K
CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +6.5%  · Source: Built In; Levels.fyi
Avg Total Comp
$240,000
Experience Level
Staff levels reach $366k base

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