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Senior developer salary in San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Updated 2026)

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

Estimated salaries

$148,642
24%
above national average

The estimated salary for a senior developer is $148,642 per year in San Francisco Bay Area, CA and $3,350 cash bonus per year.

Highest paying companies for Senior Developer in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
FriendFinder Networks
 
$165,000per year
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Lawrence Berkeley National Lab...
 
$156,120per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Developers near San Francisco Bay Area, CA

  1. Palo Alto, CA
    $197,172 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $161,335 per year
  3. San Jose, CA
    $148,445 per year
  4. Irvine, CA
    $131,430 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $130,859 per year

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How much do similar professions as Senior Developer get paid in San Francisco Bay Area, CA?

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Developer II

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Senior Developer

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Average $100,878 per year

Entry Level Developer

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Average $90,000 per year

Junior Developer

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Average $88,844 per year