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Temp and shift workers in San Jose earn $17–$28/hr across Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare, with a cost of living 66% above the national average (BLS, 2024).
San Jose is the heart of Silicon Valley with excellent wages across all industries.
Support bartenders and keep the bar running smoothly
$19.92 - $29.88/hr
Craft specialty coffee drinks and serve customers
$21.58 - $31.54/hr
Mix drinks, serve customers, and manage bar operations
$24.9 - $41.5/hr
Serve guests and deliver exceptional dining experiences
$19.92 - $33.2/hr
Lead a kitchen station and prepare quality dishes
$28.22 - $43.16/hr
Start your kitchen career - learn cooking basics on the line
$23.24 - $31.54/hr
Learn culinary skills while assisting experienced chefs
$23.24 - $31.54/hr
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and support the team
$19.92 - $26.56/hr
Clean dishes and support kitchen operations
$19.92 - $28.22/hr
Greet guests and manage restaurant seating
$19.92 - $29.88/hr
Deliver food from kitchen to tables
$19.92 - $28.22/hr
Clear tables and support restaurant service
$18.26 - $26.56/hr
Prepare dishes on the cooking line
$24.9 - $36.52/hr
Prepare ingredients for kitchen service
$21.58 - $29.88/hr
Serve food and drinks at catered events
$24.9 - $41.5/hr
Serve guests at large events and banquets
$26.56 - $43.16/hr
Welcome guests, run check-in/check-out, and resolve issues at the front desk
$24.9 - $36.52/hr
All-around kitchen support - prep, expo, dish, and line backup
$23.24 - $31.54/hr
Working supervisor - run a shift, coach the team, fix problems on the floor
$29.88 - $46.48/hr
Based on average flexible worker wages in San Jose
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
Based on an average wage of $22.50/hour, here is a rough monthly budget in San Jose:
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