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Software engineering manager salary in San Francisco, CA (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$213,914
27%
above national average
Average $213,914
Low $149,739
High $305,593

The average salary for a software engineering manager is $213,914 per year in San Francisco, CA and $10,000 cash bonus per year.25 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Software Engineering Manager job openings in San Francisco, CA

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Application Development Manage...
Envalior4out of 5 stars.
San Francisco, CA
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineering Manager in San Francisco, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Apple
 
$285,450per year
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Rippling
 
$280,000per year
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DDN
 
$257,500per year
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Sprig
 
$250,000per year
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Google
 
$249,750per year
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Airbnb
 
$246,667per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineering Managers near San Francisco, CA

  1. Cupertino, CA
    $256,742 per year
  2. San Mateo, CA
    $243,877 per year
  3. Sunnyvale, CA
    $242,177 per year
  4. Mountain View, CA
    $227,889 per year
  5. Santa Clara, CA
    $221,289 per year

Where can a Software Engineering Manager earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Software Engineering Manager get paid in San Francisco, CA?

Principal Software Engineering Manager

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Average $208,589 per year

Senior Software Engineering Manager

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Average $206,457 per year