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Director of recruiting salary in San Francisco, CA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Director of Recruiting make in San Francisco, CA?

Average base salary

$206,643
58%
above national average
Average $206,643
Low $158,225
High $269,876

The average salary for a director of recruiting is $206,643 per year in San Francisco, CA. 39 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 29, 2026).

Director of Recruiting job openings in San Francisco, CA

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Director, Talent Acquisition –...
Gap Inc.3.7out of 5 stars.
San Francisco, CA
$186,500 - $242,500 a year
Full-time
3 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Director of Recruiting in San Francisco, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
WilmerHale
 
$296,730per year
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Grammarly
 
$289,000per year
Hanson Bridgett
 
$270,000per year
State Teachers Retirement Syst...
 
$270,000per year
Planet Labs
 
$260,450per year
Okta
 
$254,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Director of Recruitings near San Francisco, CA

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $206,643 per year
  2. El Segundo, CA
    $194,200 per year
  3. Irvine, CA
    $175,490 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $154,633 per year
  5. Oakland, CA
    $153,883 per year

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The average salary for a Director of Recruiting is $206,643 per year in San Francisco, CA. This figure is based on 39 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Director of Recruiting salaries in San Francisco, CA typically range between a low of $158,225 and a high of $269,876 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Director of Recruiting in San Francisco, CA include El Segundo, CA at $194,200 per year, Irvine, CA at $175,490 per year, and Los Angeles, CA at $154,633 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Director of Recruiting in San Francisco, CA include WilmerHale ($296,730 per year) and Grammarly ($289,000 per year).

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