As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in San Francisco, CA is $109,714, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,110 weekly, or $9,143 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in San Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $94,197 to $127,941. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($101,592) and 75th percentile ($119,254), while top earners (90th percentile) make $127,941 per year. This $17,662 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Integrity or Open Source, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Francisco Human Computer Interaction Engineer often earn 13.1% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 3 statewide for Human Computer Interaction Engineer 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
Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $94,197 San Francisco, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $101,592 San Francisco, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $109,714 San Francisco, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $119,254 San Francisco, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $127,941 San Francisco, CA October 01, 2026
25% $101,592 10% $94,197 90% $127,941 75% $119,254 $109,714 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Human Computer Interaction Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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