Lead Electrical Engineer Salary in San Francisco, California

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How much does a Lead Electrical Engineer make in San Francisco, CA? The average Lead Electrical Engineer salary in San Francisco, CA is $177,096 as of January 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $163,455 and $191,614. 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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Lead Electrical Engineer
Metric Geo - San Diego , CA
Lead Electrical Engineer Position: Full time Location: San Diego, CA Metric Geo is working with one of the largest engineering firms in the world who's currently hiring for a Lead Electrical Engineer
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
Professional Management Advisors Associates, Inc. (PMAA, Inc.) - Albuquerque , NM
I need a Lead Electrical Engineer that comes from an Electrical Engineering background and has moved into a lead role and still has the technical skills but is looking to leverage those skills to ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
Rainmaker Technology Corporation - El Segundo , CA
Develop novel sensing paradigms and lead the electrical integration of our UAS * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including avionics, controls, and software engineers, to ensure seamless ...
LinkedIn - 12 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Hirewell - Sunnyvale , CA
Senior Electrical Engineer We are partnered with a fast-growing startup in Sunnyvale CA to help them find a Senior Electrical Engineer that will lead end-to-end prototype to production. They are ...
LinkedIn - Today
Senior Electrical Engineer
EVA Green Power - Carlsbad , CA
Senior Electrical Engineer - Carlsbad EVA Green Power is a leading commercial solar energy ... Lead the construction management of commercial solar projects to ensure that projects are installed ...
LinkedIn - Today
Senior/Staff R&D Electrical Engineer
Capstan Medical - Santa Cruz , CA
We are seeking an experienced electrical engineer who can join our small, fast-paced team and lead the electrical development from our initial system to a successful product. Responsibilities: * Co ...
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Electrical Engineer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Lead Electrical Engineer ranges from $163,455 to $191,614 with the average base salary of $177,096. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $168,283 to $202,688 with the average total cash compensation of $183,894.

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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 ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lead Electrical Engineer: Circuit Design, Design, Electrical Engineering, Product Development ...More

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