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Software Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 256 open job postings for Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Sep 30, 2026.

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

Newest Software Engineer postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Software Engineer - LedgerCardless · San Francisco, CA · $190K–$295K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Software Engineer, CobaltTubi · Remote · $186K–$266K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Sr. Staff Software Engineer, AI InfrastructureLinkedIn · Remote · $198K–$326K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Software Engineer, Infrastructure & PerformanceDedalus Labs · San Francisco, CA · $120K–$250K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior Software EngineerSquare Trade · Remote · $160K–$190K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$178K median · $145K–$210K typical · 4,396 postingsUnited States: middle half $145K–$210K, median $178K
  2. California$197K median · $170K–$238K typical · 959 postingsCalifornia: middle half $170K–$238K, median $197K
  3. New York$193K median · $166K–$220K typical · 297 postingsNew York: middle half $166K–$220K, median $193K
  4. New York City, NY$194K median · $173K–$225K typical · 254 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $173K–$225K, median $194K
  5. Canada$156K median · $121K–$185K typical · 245 postingsCanada: middle half $121K–$185K, median $156K
  6. San Jose, CA$195K median · $178K–$219K typical · 169 postingsSan Jose, CA: middle half $178K–$219K, median $195K
  7. Washington$196K median · $171K–$220K typical · 145 postingsWashington: middle half $171K–$220K, median $196K
  8. Texas$163K median · $135K–$199K typical · 120 postingsTexas: middle half $135K–$199K, median $163K

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Questions and answers

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

The median posted base pay for Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA is $225K a year, from 256 job postings with pay at 118 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $193K–$264K. The top 10% list $300K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $175K or less.

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

The median here is $225K, against $178K across all 5,159 postings for the role.

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

256 open postings at 118 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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