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Software Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 2,122 open job postings for Software 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 Software Engineer postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Lead Software Engineer, PlatformTrue Talent Solutions Partners · San Francisco, CA · $220K–$320K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  2. Software Engineer, MarketplaceTrue Talent Solutions Partners · San Francisco, CA · $250K–$300K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  3. Software Engineer, Cloud PlatformBaseten · San Francisco, CA · $165K–$330K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  4. Staff Software Engineer - Android, Mobile NetworkingUber · San Francisco, CA · $232K–$258K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Software Engineer I, PaymentsTwitch · San Francisco, CA · $127K–$185K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
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Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$175K median, $143K–$213K typical, 29,180 postingsUnited States: middle half $143K–$213K, median $175K
  2. California$202K median, $168K–$238K typical, 7,623 postingsCalifornia: middle half $168K–$238K, median $202K
  3. New York$195K median, $158K–$225K typical, 2,636 postingsNew York: middle half $158K–$225K, median $195K
  4. New York City, NY$200K median, $170K–$230K typical, 2,304 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $170K–$230K, median $200K
  5. Washington$177K median, $169K–$209K typical, 2,152 postingsWashington: middle half $169K–$209K, median $177K
  6. Maryland$180K median, $148K–$208K typical, 1,526 postingsMaryland: middle half $148K–$208K, median $180K
  7. Texas$156K median, $125K–$185K typical, 1,197 postingsTexas: middle half $125K–$185K, median $156K
  8. CanadaCA$158K median, CA$126K–CA$185K typical, 1,097 postings

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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 $218K a year, from 2,122 job postings with pay at 554 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $190K–$255K. The top 10% list $300K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $161K or less.

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

The median here is $218K, against $175K across all 33,261 postings for the role.

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

2,122 open postings at 554 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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