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Front end developer salary in San Francisco, CA, 2026

How much does a Front End Developer make in San Francisco, CA?

Average base salary

$177,081
42%
above national average
Average $177,081
Low $115,943
High $270,458

The average salary for a front end developer is $177,081 per year in San Francisco, CA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.240 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Front End Developer job openings in San Francisco, CA

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Frontend Developer
CareerSwift
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Front End Developer in San Francisco, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Crunchyroll
 
$277,250per year
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Mochi Health
 
$256,333per year
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AllSTEM Connections
 
$234,000per year
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Guild
 
$230,000per year
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Protingent
 
$216,320per year
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Grammarly
 
$207,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Front End Developers near San Francisco, CA

  1. San Mateo, CA
    $199,259 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $177,081 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $171,478 per year
  4. Mountain View, CA
    $151,908 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $147,252 per year

Where can a Front End Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Front End Developers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Front End Developer get paid in San Francisco, CA?

Junior Front End Developer

Job openings
Average $82,613 per year

Lead Front End Developer

Job openings
Average $191,249 per year