Principal Structural Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Principal Structural Engineer make in San Francisco, CA? The average Principal Structural Engineer salary in San Francisco, CA is $155,110 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $137,652 and $166,524. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Principal Structural Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer - Saint Paul , MN

Hazen is currently seeking a full time Mid-Level Structural Engineer for employment opportunity in our Twin Cities office. Prospective applicants must have between 3 and 8 years of experience and ...

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Principal Structural Engineer

Chief Engineering PLLC - Memphis , TN

Position Summary The Principal Structural Engineer is expected to provide expert technical competency through all phases of design, to include budgets and forecasting; verify structures for various ...

LinkedIn - 54 days ago

Principal Structural Engineer

Complete Technical Services, Inc. - Houston , TX

Job Summary The Structural Engineer who performs in this position will support the design and construction of semiconductor fabrication, manufacturing, and auxiliary utility/electrical facilities in ...

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Structural Engineer | Associate/Associate Principal for Construction Engineering Practice

Degenkolb Engineers - Los Angeles , CA

We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas: healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering and federal buildings. We address every ...

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PEMB Structural Engineer

gpac - Salt Lake City , UT

Structural Engineer, P.E. - Multiple States Preferred. Location | Remote Our mission is to become a ... Principal Group Life 25K for each employee covered by the company. Supplemental | Critical Illness ...

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Senior Geo-Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer

Geoengineers Inc - San Diego , CA

Ensures that deliverables are submitted to the client with partnership from the Principal or Associate in a timely manner. * Produces typical geo-structural designs such as temporary excavation ...

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What does a Principal Structural Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Principal Structural Engineer

Assist in the direction and training of Junior engineersRESPONSIBLE FOR INCORPORATING THE LATEST DESIGN CRITERIA FOR TURBOFAB FOR ROBOTIC WELDING AND ASSEMBLY.

September 07, 2022

Participates in project design reviews, marine surveys and various other departmental meetings involving structural issues.

March 27, 2023

Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long- term perspective, for desired results.

September 20, 2022

Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

January 10, 2023

Manage his or her own time, as well as those they are supervising, to stay within the project allotted budget.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Structural Engineer in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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137652

166524

155110

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

138145

172342

158929

What is the average salary for Principal Structural Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Structural Engineer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Principal Structural Engineer ranges from $137,652 to $166,524 with the average base salary of $155,110. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,145 to $172,342 with the average total cash compensation of $158,929.

View Average Salary for Principal Structural Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$155,110	$137,652 - $166,524
Bonus	$3,819	$493 - $5,818
Total Pay	$158,929	$138,145 - $172,342

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Principal Structural Engineer Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,652 - $166,524	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,348 - $162,527	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,348 - $162,527	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,887 - $149,872	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,128 - $162,261	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,974 - $151,186	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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