San Jose, California Job Market Report
Active Listings
29
Avg Salary Range
$130K - $188K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
44%
H-1B Sponsors
33%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare San Jose, CA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 117.8).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$150,000
BEA Price Parity: 117.8
State tax applies
$150,764
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $150,000 in San Jose, you need at least $150,764 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Both CA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in San Jose
- Project Operations Manager1
- IT Project Manager – Blue Yonder MPS & Supply Chain Analytics1
- Multifamily Podium Project Manager - $185-225k1
- Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager (Bay Area)1
- Project Manager - Retail and ecommerce1
- IT Project Manager - Blue Yonder Master Production Scheduling (MPS)1
- Director of Operations Fulfillment1
- U-Haul Moving Center General Manager1
- Flexible Walmart Operations Manager(San Jose)1
- Senior Facilities Manager1
Top Hiring Companies
Walmart Supply Chain
2 listings
lemartec corporation
2 listings
BKF Engineers
1 listing
Cube Hub Inc.
1 listing
CyberCoders
1 listing
Blach Construction Company
1 listing
Apex Informatics
1 listing
Elantis
1 listing
Numotion
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 10 scored listings in San Jose.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
90%
Ambitious
(9 jobs)
10%
Overloaded
(1 jobs)
0%
Unrealistic
(0 jobs)
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Browse San Jose JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in San Jose?
There are 29 active job listings in San Jose, CA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 882.
What is the average salary in San Jose?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in San Jose is $130K to $188K. Median salary sits at $148K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of San Jose jobs are remote?
0% of active San Jose listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in San Jose?
The average ghost probability across scored San Jose listings is 44%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in San Jose?
The most active employers in San Jose include Walmart Supply Chain, lemartec corporation, BKF Engineers, Cube Hub Inc., CyberCoders. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.