Software Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA
Median: $191,705/yr — $61,545 (47%) above the national median. Range: $141,782–$235,073.
Last updated: 2026-04-22 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2024
Software Engineer Salary in San Francisco vs. National Average
25th Pct (San Francisco)
$141,782
Median (San Francisco)
$191,705
75th Pct (San Francisco)
$235,073
National median: $130,160/yr. San Francisco is $61,545 (47%) above the national median.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024
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