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How much does an Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?
Average base salary
102 salaries reported, updated at Jul 01, 2020
$142,577
per year
The average salary for a engineer is $142,577 per year in San Francisco, CA.
96% higher
than national averageMost common benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stock ownership plan
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
Salaries by years of experience in San Francisco, CA
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for engineers
Most recommended license
Architecture License![dimension-trending-icon]()
earn +36.68% more
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 22366.67% since 2018. Engineers with this license earn +36.68% more than the average base salary, which is $142,577 per year.
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Specialty categories:
| Top specialty | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Telemetry | +31.57% | 11 jobs | 21  |
Certification categories:
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Computer Science Degree | +30.79% | 859 jobs | 1,425 |
Computer Information Systems Degree | +26.26% | 12 jobs | 21 |
Computer Engineering Degree | +22.61% | 169 jobs | 242 |
Information Systems Degree | +25.68% | 72 jobs | 112 |
Medical Degree | +15.63% | 54 jobs | 76 |
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Architecture License | +36.68% | 28 jobs | 54 |
Professional Engineer | +6.81% | 486 jobs | 1,116 |
Most common benefits for Engineers
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stock ownership plan
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Retirement plan
- Parental leave
Salary satisfaction
Based on 8,890 ratings
62% of Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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