How much does a 3D Graphics Software Engineer make in San Jose, CA?

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Total Pay Range
$148K - $223K/yr
Base Pay
$120K - $170K/yr
Additional Pay
$28K - $53K/yr

$181K

/yr
$148K$223K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a 3D Graphics Software Engineer is $180,558 per year in the San Jose, CA area, with an average salary of $142,638 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $37,920 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Engineer in San Jose, CA

$177,892 /yr
Software Engineer
$220,973 /yr
Senior Software Engineer
$222,292 /yr
Software Engineer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Software Engineer?

Job TitleSalary
Software Engineer$177,892 /yr
Senior Software Engineer$220,973 /yr
Software Engineer IV$222,292 /yr

Related Job Titles

For 3d Graphics Software Engineer in San Jose, CA

Some related job titles are 3D Visualization Specialist Salaries with median pay of $127,298, Graphics Engineer Salaries with median pay of $128,598, 3D Graphic Designer Salaries with median pay of $109,298, 3D Programmer Salaries with median pay of $122,494.

Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Engineer in San Jose, CA

$177,892 /yr
Software Engineer
$220,973 /yr
Senior Software Engineer
$222,292 /yr
Software Engineer IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Software Engineer?

Job TitleSalary
Software Engineer$177,892 /yr
Senior Software Engineer$220,973 /yr
Software Engineer IV$222,292 /yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

Recent Salaries Shared

For 3d graphics software engineer in San Jose, CA

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

 | 1-3 years

$102,792

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

 | 4-6 years

$185,000

/yr

$150K | $35K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

 | 1-3 years

$178,711

/yr

$140K | $39K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

 | 4-6 years

$149,742

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

 | 4-6 years

$11,772

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

 | 4-6 years

$220,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

 | 4-6 years

$173,762

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Forward Deployed Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

 | 1-3 years

$145,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

 | 4-6 years

$180,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

3D Graphics Software Engineer pay FAQ in San Jose, CA

The average salary for a 3D Graphics Software Engineer is $180,558 per year in San Jose, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 6 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a 3D Graphics Software Engineer employees in San Jose, CA.

The highest salary for a 3D Graphics Software Engineer in San Jose, CA is $223,231 per year.

The lowest salary for a 3D Graphics Software Engineer in San Jose, CA is $148,019 per year.

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