Engineer II

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

39 employees hold this title in Public Works. Median total compensation for the role is $146,259, above the department median of $132,393.

Employees: 39
Total payroll: $6M
Role median: $146,259
Agency median: $132,393
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$108,629$214,396+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 39 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of San Jose

Engineer II is held in 5 City of San Jose departments. In Public Works, the median of $146,259 ranks #3 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Environmental Services

$153,496 · 6

Transportation

$150,255 · 32

Planning/Building/Code

$143,301 · 3

Airport

$137,818 · 3

Median total compensation for the Engineer II role in other City of San Josedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ruben Flores

Engineer II/Public Works

2025 total comp

$192,137

Base pay: $143,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40
Benefits: $48,854
Total compensation: $192,137

Source-specific fields

Id: 2910
Total Cash Compensation: $143,283

Ruben Flores holds the role of Engineer II at Public Works. In 2025, their total compensation was $192,137.