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Design Salary in San Francisco
The median Design salary in San Francisco is $198,150 per year in 2026, based on 98 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $180,000 and $228,500.
Updated 33 min ago · based on 98 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $184,000 | $182,750 - $195,000 | 19 |
| Staff / Principal | $228,500 | $227,750 - $228,500 | 14 |
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About this data
- How much does a Design earn in San Francisco?
- The median Design salary in San Francisco is $198,150 per year in 2026, based on 98 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $180,000 and $228,500.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Design 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.