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Software engineer salary in San Francisco, CA, 2026

How much does a Software Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?

Average base salary

$179,948
33%
above national average
Average $179,948
Low $117,636
High $275,267

The average salary for a software engineer is $179,948 per year in San Francisco, CA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.2.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in San Francisco, CA

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Software Engineer - Platform /...
Smart Apply Test Company
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
10 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Everforth
 
$473,200per year
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MERCOR
 
$305,357per year
Fiserv
 
$270,000per year
Clipboard
 
$262,857per year
GoodRx
 
$262,500per year
netPolarity
 
$249,600per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near San Francisco, CA

  1. Camarillo, CA
    $314,068 per year
  2. Menlo Park, CA
    $187,101 per year
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $179,948 per year
  4. San Jose, CA
    $179,400 per year
  5. Mountain View, CA
    $171,414 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in San Francisco, CA?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $28,694 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $233,971 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $52.36 per hour