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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

$177,182
42%
above national average
Average $177,182
Low $116,087
High $270,431

The average salary for a front end developer is $177,182 per year in San Francisco, CA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.241 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Front End Developer job openings in San Francisco, CA

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Frontend Engineer - BizBuySell...
CoStar Group2.8out of 5 stars.
San Francisco, CA
$125,000 - $172,000 a year
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
    $197,479 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $177,182 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $171,478 per year
  4. Mountain View, CA
    $151,908 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $147,722 per year

Where can a Front End Developer earn more?

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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 $82,589 per year

Lead Front End Developer

Job openings
Average $191,249 per year