Research Engineer salary in San Jose Metro Area, CA

Average salary
$129,500/yr
Based on 74 income tax records
$67,000
$304,000
Age:
Average salary by age
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26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$128K
 
$182K
$67,000
$304,000
How much do Research Engineers make?
The average total salary for a Research Engineer is $129,500 per year. This is based on data from 74 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Research Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Research Engineer salary can vary between $67,000 to $304,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Research Engineer salary by company

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Research Engineer demographics in San Jose Metro Area, CA

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57% are single
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43% are married
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24% have kids
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36% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Research Engineers in San Jose Metro Area, CA

74 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a research engineer in San Jose Metro Area, CA is $129,500 per year. Research engineer salaries in San Jose Metro Area, CA can vary between $67,000 to $304,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 74 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as research engineer.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for research engineers near San Jose Metro Area, CA: San Jose, CA ($153,000 a year), San Francisco, CA ($137,000 a year), and Santa Clara, CA ($135,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.