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Developer salary in San Francisco, CA (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$159,045
174%
above national average
Average $159,045
Low $93,885
High $269,428

The average salary for a developer is $159,045 per year in San Francisco, CA and $3,000 cash bonus per year.123 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Developer job openings in San Francisco, CA

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Guidewire Integration Develope...
Capgemini3.7out of 5 stars.
San Francisco, CA
$90,000 - $117,543 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Developer in San Francisco, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Handshake
 
$275,000per year
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Pinterest
 
$270,990per year
Talener Group
 
$262,500per year
MERCOR
 
$230,000per year
Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$222,907per year
Maxonic
 
$222,851per year

Highest paying cities for Developers near San Francisco, CA

  1. Palo Alto, CA
    $159,601 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $159,045 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $118,094 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $94,308 per year
  5. Mountain View, CA
    $71,956 per year

Where can a Developer earn more?

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

Developer II

Job openings
Average $135,088 per year