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Backend Salary in San Francisco
The median Backend salary in San Francisco is $227,500 per year in 2026, based on 60 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $214,375 and $291,000.
Updated 1 hour ago · based on 60 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $235,000 | $217,500 - $250,000 | 17 |
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- How much does a Backend earn in San Francisco?
- The median Backend salary in San Francisco is $227,500 per year in 2026, based on 60 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $214,375 and $291,000.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Backend listings based in San Francisco, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency. Every figure carries the number of listings behind it.
- How current is the data?
- It reflects live listings and updates continuously as new roles are posted and old ones close.