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Santa Clara, California Job Market Report

DecliningUpdated October 23, 2026

Active Listings

20

Avg Salary Range

$169K - $215K

Remote %

0%

Ghost Rate

35%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Santa Clara, CA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 117.8).

Explore 20 Santa Clara Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Santa Clara, CA
Approx. cost index: 117.8
San Jose, CA4 mi · cost index 117.8Sunnyvale, CA5 mi · cost index 118Palo Alto, CA12 mi · cost index 118.4San Francisco, CA39 mi · cost index 118.4Los Angeles, CA309 mi · cost index 113.5Santa Clara, CA20 Jobs · 0% Remote

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).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Santa Clara:$180,000/yr
Current: Santa Clara, CA

$180,000

BEA Price Parity: 117.8

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$180,917

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 1% more expensive+1% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $180,000 in Santa Clara, you need at least $180,917 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 Santa Clara

  • Staff Nurse II Short Hour1
  • Local Contract ICU Registered Nurse - $68-80 per hour1
  • Administrative Services Manager1
  • Editor-in-Chief, AWS Blogs, AWS Cross Category Product Marketing1
  • Software Engineer, Bachelors Degree, New College Grad (Santa Clara)1
  • Director, Mechanical Engineering1
  • Document Controller1
  • Electromechanical Prototype Technician1
  • Executive Assistant, Founding Team1
  • Future Atomizer1
Staff Nurse II Short Hour
1
Local Contract ICU Registered Nurse - $68-80 per hour
1
Administrative Services Manager
1
Editor-in-Chief, AWS Blogs, AWS Cross Category Product Marketing
1
Software Engineer, Bachelors Degree, New College Grad (Santa Clara)
1
Director, Mechanical Engineering
1
Document Controller
1
Electromechanical Prototype Technician
1
Executive Assistant, Founding Team
1
Future Atomizer
1

Top Hiring Companies

A

Atomic Machines

12 listings

K

Kaiser Permanente

1 listing

M

Medical Solutions

1 listing

Santa Clara University

1 listing

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

1 listing

0

0001 Applied Materials, Inc

1 listing

R

Rothy's

1 listing

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

1 listing

Santa Clara Post Acute

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 1 scored listings in Santa Clara.

0%

Realistic

(0 jobs)

100%

Ambitious

(1 jobs)

0%

Overloaded

(0 jobs)

0%

Unrealistic

(0 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

Greenhouse12LinkedIn4Google Jobs3Ashby1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Santa Clara?

There are 20 active job listings in Santa Clara, CA right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 107.

What is the average salary in Santa Clara?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Santa Clara is $169K to $215K. Median salary sits at $180K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Santa Clara jobs are remote?

0% of active Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?

The average ghost probability across scored Santa Clara listings is 35%. 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 Santa Clara?

The most active employers in Santa Clara include Atomic Machines, Kaiser Permanente, Medical Solutions, Santa Clara University, Amazon Web Services (AWS). These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.