H-1B Network Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA
Based on 88 certified H-1B LCA filings · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 88 certified Labor Condition Applications for Network Engineer roles in San Jose, the average certified wage is $148,062, with most offers falling between $110K and $170K. Wages reflect employer-submitted figures on approved H-1B LCAs.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — San Jose, CA
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $91,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $118,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $148,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $177,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed median for SOC 15-1244.00 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) in the San Jose area. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better odds than Level I/II.
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Take-Home Pay Note — California
California\'s progressive income tax tops out at 13.3%; San Jose levies no additional city income tax.
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Salary figures aggregated directly from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Percentiles computed across 88 Network Engineer filings in San Jose.