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/ Staff Software Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for / Staff Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Oct 1, 2026.

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

Newest / Staff Software Engineer postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Staff+ Software Engineer, DatabasesAnthropic · Remote · $320K–$485K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Staff+ Software Engineer, Account CreationAnthropic · Remote · $320K–$485K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior / Staff Software Engineer, LocalizationWaabi · Remote · $141K–$242K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Senior / Staff Software Engineer, MappingWaabi · Remote · $141K–$242K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Staff+ Software Engineer, CachingAnthropic · Remote · $320K–$485K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
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/ Staff Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$403K median · $214K–$403K typical · 15 postingsUnited States: middle half $214K–$403K, median $403K
  2. California$403K median · $202K–$403K typical · 10 postingsCalifornia: middle half $202K–$403K, median $403K
  3. Canada$204K median · $195K–$204K typical · 4 postingsCanada: middle half $195K–$204K, median $204K
  4. Ontario, Canada$204K median · $195K–$204K typical · 4 postingsOntario, Canada: middle half $195K–$204K, median $204K
  5. Toronto, ON, Canada$204K median · $195K–$204K typical · 4 postingsToronto, ON, Canada: middle half $195K–$204K, median $204K
  6. Remote$214K median · $204K–$403K typical · 13 postingsRemote: middle half $204K–$403K, median $214K

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Questions and answers

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

The median posted base pay for / Staff Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA is $403K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $202K–$403K. The top 10% list $445K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $192K or less.

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

The median here is $403K, against $215K across all 21 postings for the role.

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

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

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