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Design Director salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 7 open job postings for Design Director roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Design Director postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Design DirectorMonks · San Francisco, CA · $120K–$140K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  2. Design DirectorStory Co · San Francisco, CA · $150K–$205K/yr · Posted Oct 3, 2026Apply
  3. Design Director (Innovation & Engineering)Turner & Townsend · San Francisco, CA · $150K–$200K/yr · Posted Apr 23, 2026Apply
  4. Design Director (Innovation & Engineering)Turner & Townsend · San Francisco, CA · $150K–$200K/yr · Posted Apr 11, 2026Apply
  5. Design Director (Innovation & Engineering)Turner & Townsend · San Francisco, CA · $150K–$200K/yr · Posted Feb 17, 2026Apply
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Design Director pay in other places

  1. United States$167K median, $135K–$180K typical, 97 postingsUnited States: middle half $135K–$180K, median $167K
  2. New York$159K median, $128K–$175K typical, 35 postingsNew York: middle half $128K–$175K, median $159K
  3. New York City, NY$159K median, $128K–$175K typical, 33 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $128K–$175K, median $159K
  4. California$175K median, $153K–$178K typical, 19 postingsCalifornia: middle half $153K–$178K, median $175K
  5. Massachusetts$167K median, $167K–$167K typical, 9 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $167K–$167K, median $167K
  6. Boston, MA$167K median, $167K–$167K typical, 7 postingsBoston, MA: middle half $167K–$167K, median $167K
  7. Los Angeles, CA$150K median, $150K–$155K typical, 4 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $150K–$155K, median $150K
  8. Michigan$130K median, $130K–$130K typical, 4 postingsMichigan: middle half $130K–$130K, median $130K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Design Director make in San Francisco, CA?

The median posted base pay for Design Director jobs in San Francisco, CA is $175K a year, from 7 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Design Director pay range in San Francisco, CA?

The middle half of postings list $175K–$175K. The top 10% list $178K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $130K or less.

How does San Francisco, CA pay compare with all Design Director jobs?

The median here is $175K, against $167K across all 103 postings for the role.

How many Design Director jobs in San Francisco, CA list pay?

7 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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