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Research Salary in San Francisco
The median Research salary in San Francisco is $327,750 per year in 2026, based on 160 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $243,000 and $370,000.
Updated 13 min ago · based on 160 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $300,000 | $250,000 - $352,500 | 9 |
| Staff / Principal | $272,575 | $218,750 - $300,000 | 8 |
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About this data
- How much does a Research earn in San Francisco?
- The median Research salary in San Francisco is $327,750 per year in 2026, based on 160 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $243,000 and $370,000.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Research 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.