As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Interaction Designer in San Francisco, CA is $127,111, equivalent to $61 per hour, $2,444 weekly, or $10,593 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Interaction Designer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Interaction Designer in San Francisco, CA vary widely, spanning from $108,245 to $154,249. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($117,236) and 75th percentile ($141,316), while top earners (90th percentile) make $154,249 per year. This $24,080 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Continuous Improvement, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Francisco Interaction Designer often earn 13.1% higher than national averages. However, San Francisco currently ranks 3 statewide for Interaction Designer 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
Interaction Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $108,245 San Francisco, CA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $117,236 San Francisco, CA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $127,111 San Francisco, CA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $141,316 San Francisco, CA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Interaction Designer Salary $154,249 San Francisco, CA November 01, 2026
25% $117,236 10% $108,245 90% $154,249 75% $141,316 $127,111 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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