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Platform Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 56 open job postings for Platform Engineer roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Platform Engineer postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Lead Platform EngineerTrue Talent Solutions Partners · San Francisco, CA · $220K–$300K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  2. Platform Engineer, BiotechClera · San Francisco, CA · $180K–$240K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Platform EngineerHarper · San Francisco, CA · $140K–$280K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Platform EngineerPulley · San Francisco, CA · $155K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Senior Platform Engineer, Embedded Linux & SecuritySwan - · San Francisco, CA · $175K–$250K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026Apply
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Platform Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$167K median, $137K–$200K typical, 983 postingsUnited States: middle half $137K–$200K, median $167K
  2. California$200K median, $180K–$245K typical, 182 postingsCalifornia: middle half $180K–$245K, median $200K
  3. New York$183K median, $148K–$225K typical, 99 postingsNew York: middle half $148K–$225K, median $183K
  4. New York City, NY$185K median, $148K–$225K typical, 91 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $148K–$225K, median $185K
  5. Texas$137K median, $118K–$149K typical, 75 postingsTexas: middle half $118K–$149K, median $137K
  6. United Kingdom£62.3K median, £53.1K–£82.4K typical, 71 postings
  7. Virginia$138K median, $121K–$173K typical, 62 postingsVirginia: middle half $121K–$173K, median $138K
  8. England, United Kingdom£62.3K median, £53.1K–£80K typical, 61 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Platform Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?

The median posted base pay for Platform Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA is $215K a year, from 56 job postings with pay at 36 companies.

What is the typical Platform Engineer pay range in San Francisco, CA?

The middle half of postings list $198K–$250K. The top 10% list $285K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $175K or less.

How does San Francisco, CA pay compare with all Platform Engineer jobs?

The median here is $215K, against $167K across all 1,184 postings for the role.

How many Platform Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA list pay?

56 open postings at 36 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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