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# Jobs in San Mateo, CA — Fintech, SaaS & Hiring Now

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**Open jobs:** 1,877

**Hiring momentum:** -6.4% — 525 new postings in the last 28 days vs 561 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 3,168
- Median salary: $175K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $106K – $230K
- Remote share: 5.7%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 3,168 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in San Mateo, CA runs 150% above the United States median ($175K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in San Mateo, CA: Software Development (42% of all postings), followed by Entertainment and Retail.
- New postings for San Mateo, CA fell 6% in the last 28 days (525 vs 561 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in San Mateo, CA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development | 1326 | $219K |
| Entertainment | 305 | $188K |
| Retail | 212 | $44K |
| Business Consulting & Services | 185 | $202K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 162 | $84K |
| E-Learning | 71 | $123K |
| IT System Custom Software Development | 68 | $100K |
| Robotics Engineering | 66 | — |
| Technology, Information & Internet | 63 | $248K |
| Food & Beverage Services | 54 | $47K |

## Top roles hiring in San Mateo, CA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developer / Engineer | 515 | $220K |
| Retail Sales Associate | 111 | $43K |
| Product Manager | 110 | $220K |
| Artificial Intelligence Engineer | 106 | $220K |
| Engineering Manager | 61 | $275K |
| Security Engineer | 55 | $243K |
| Data Engineer | 50 | $215K |
| DevOps Engineer | 48 | $181K |
| Data Scientist | 38 | — |
| Recruiter | 37 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 292 employers filed 984 petitions; 4% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in San Mateo, CA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Roblox | 137 | $273K |
| Meta | 59 | $220K |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment | 59 | $227K |
| Verkada | 52 | $200K |
| Guidewire Software (formerly ISCS) | 27 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Palo Alto, CA — Tech, VC & Salary Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/palo-alto?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 13.1 mi | 6098 | $168K |

[All H1B sponsors in San Mateo, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/san-mateo-ca?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in San Mateo?

Financial technology, SaaS, healthcare, and professional services are the leading hiring sectors in San Mateo. The city has attracted a cluster of fintech and cloud software companies that generate consistent demand for engineering, product, and business roles.
### What is the typical salary range for jobs in San Mateo, CA?

San Mateo salaries reflect Bay Area market rates, with tech and fintech roles typically offering above-median compensation. The salary section on this page shows current benchmarks across the city's top hiring industries.
### Which companies hire most in San Mateo?

Top employers in San Mateo include fintech companies, SaaS platforms, healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. The top hiring companies section on this page lists employers currently advertising roles in the city.
### Is remote work common for San Mateo, CA jobs?

Remote and hybrid roles are common in San Mateo's tech and fintech sectors. Healthcare and retail roles require in-person presence, while many SaaS companies offer flexible arrangements for engineering and business roles.
### How can I expand my job search beyond San Mateo?

The nearby cities section links to Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Redwood City. The <a href="/locations/california">California jobs page</a> covers the full Peninsula, Bay Area, and broader state for a wider search.
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