Science Engineer Salary in San Francisco, California

Science Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA

How much does a Science Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Science Engineer in San Francisco, CA is $135,316. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $123,691 to $148,291, with most professionals earning between $113,108 and $160,104.

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10th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $113,108 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $123,691 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $135,316 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $148,291 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $160,104 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25% $123,691 10% $113,108 90% $160,104 75% $148,291 $135,316 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Science Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Research and Development Manager

    5 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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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 Science Engineer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Science Engineer ranges from $123,691 to $148,291 with the average base salary of $135,316. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,691 to $148,291 with the average total cash compensation of $135,316.

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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 Science Engineer: Design, Integration, BUILD, TEAMS

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