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Software Engineer Salary in San Francisco
The median Software Engineer salary in San Francisco is $283,500 per year in 2026, based on 539 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $215,000 and $339,000.
Updated 21 min ago · based on 539 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff / Principal | $362,500 | $276,000 - $418,500 | 131 |
| Senior | $215,000 | $201,500 - $241,700 | 84 |
| Entry / Junior | $143,000 | $140,000 - $175,000 | 9 |
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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 $283,500 per year in 2026, based on 539 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $215,000 and $339,000.
- 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.