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Head of Engineering salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for Head of Engineering roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Oct 27, 2026.

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Newest Head of Engineering postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Head of EngineeringMintlify · San Francisco, CA · $250K–$400K/yr · Posted Oct 14, 2026Apply
  2. Head of EngineeringGabeo.ai · Remote · $150K–$225K/yr · Posted Sep 22, 2026
  3. Head of EngineeringTread · San Francisco, CA · $200K–$260K/yr · Posted Jul 13, 2026Apply
  4. Head of Engineering, EnterpriseWispr Flow · San Francisco, CA · $320K–$400K/yr · Posted Jun 22, 2026Apply
  5. Head of EngineeringClera · San Francisco, CA · $180K–$220K/yr · Posted Jun 3, 2026Apply
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Head of Engineering pay in other places

  1. United States$226K median · $187K–$283K typical · 65 postingsUnited States: middle half $187K–$283K, median $226K
  2. California$244K median · $188K–$300K typical · 20 postingsCalifornia: middle half $188K–$300K, median $244K
  3. United Kingdom£98.4K median · £67.5K–£130K typical · 13 postings
  4. England, United Kingdom£80.8K median · £67.5K–£138K typical · 11 postings
  5. New York$275K median · $255K–$288K typical · 8 postingsNew York: middle half $255K–$288K, median $275K
  6. London, United Kingdom£80.8K median · £65K–£138K typical · 7 postings
  7. New York City, NY$275K median · $255K–$288K typical · 6 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $255K–$288K, median $275K
  8. SingaporeSGD 186K median · SGD 162K–SGD 198K typical · 5 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Head of Engineering make in San Francisco, CA?

The median posted base pay for Head of Engineering jobs in San Francisco, CA is $275K a year, from 9 job postings with pay at 9 companies.

What is the typical Head of Engineering pay range in San Francisco, CA?

The middle half of postings list $200K–$325K. The top 10% list $375K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $175K or less.

How does San Francisco, CA pay compare with all Head of Engineering jobs?

The median here is $275K, against $226K across all 97 postings for the role.

How many Head of Engineering jobs in San Francisco, CA list pay?

9 open postings at 9 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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