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System Software Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for System Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Nov 1, 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 System Software Engineer postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Senior System Software EngineerH&P · San Francisco, CA · $162K–$288K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
  2. Senior System Software EngineerH&P · San Francisco, CA · $162K–$288K/yr · Posted Oct 12, 2026
  3. Senior System Software EngineerH&P · San Francisco, CA · $162K–$288K/yr · Posted Oct 12, 2026
  4. Senior System Software EngineerHP IQ · San Francisco, CA · $162K–$288K/yr · Posted Jan 19, 2026Apply
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System Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$236K median, $205K–$270K typical, 259 postingsUnited States: middle half $205K–$270K, median $236K
  2. California$236K median, $197K–$270K typical, 155 postingsCalifornia: middle half $197K–$270K, median $236K
  3. Santa Clara, CA$236K median, $220K–$270K typical, 125 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $220K–$270K, median $236K
  4. Sunnyvale, CA$182K median, $182K–$182K typical, 13 postingsSunnyvale, CA: middle half $182K–$182K, median $182K
  5. Milpitas, CA$155K median, $155K–$184K typical, 6 postingsMilpitas, CA: middle half $155K–$184K, median $155K
  6. North Carolina$160K median, $160K–$197K typical, 3 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $160K–$197K, median $160K
  7. Durham, NC$160K median, $160K–$197K typical, 3 postingsDurham, NC: middle half $160K–$197K, median $160K
  8. Remote$236K median, $205K–$270K typical, 48 postingsRemote: middle half $205K–$270K, median $236K

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Questions and answers

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

The median posted base pay for System Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA is $225K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $225K–$225K. The top 10% list $225K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $225K or less.

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

The median here is $225K, against $236K across all 263 postings for the role.

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

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

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