As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for GIS Developer in San Francisco, CA is $81,892, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,575 weekly, or $6,824 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for GIS Developer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for GIS Developer in San Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $68,386 to $98,308. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,823) and 75th percentile ($90,485), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,308 per year. This $15,662 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or CAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Francisco GIS Developer often earn 13.2% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 5 statewide for GIS Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
GIS Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile GIS Developer Salary $68,386 San Francisco, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile GIS Developer Salary $74,823 San Francisco, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile GIS Developer Salary $81,892 San Francisco, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile GIS Developer Salary $90,485 San Francisco, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile GIS Developer Salary $98,308 San Francisco, CA April 01, 2026
25% $74,823 10% $68,386 90% $98,308 75% $90,485 $81,892 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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