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Software Engineer Salary in San Francisco
The median Software Engineer salary in San Francisco is $288,000 per year in 2026, based on 290 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $215,000 and $316,875.
Updated 13 min ago · based on 290 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff / Principal | $300,000 | $269,375 - $404,375 | 62 |
| Senior | $212,500 | $200,000 - $240,000 | 57 |
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About this data
- How much does a Software Engineer earn in San Francisco?
- The median Software Engineer salary in San Francisco is $288,000 per year in 2026, based on 290 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $215,000 and $316,875.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Software Engineer 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.