GIS Analyst Salary in San Francisco, California

How much does a GIS Analyst make in San Francisco, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a GIS Analyst in San Francisco, CA is $113,651. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $90,508 to a high of $138,055, with most professionals earning between $101,537 and $126,425.

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Common responsibilities of a GIS Analyst

Utilize GIS for analysis of spatial data, perform routine analyses optimizing use of various company data sets, and perform limited research using government or other outside sources as directed by supervisor to support engineering and operations needs.

August 29, 2022

Assist as needed to market existing and new clients including site visits, proposal preparation and general business development support as it relates to any of the above-mentioned activities.

March 14, 2023

Design and produce GIS map applications for the distribution, consumption and field collection of data associated with the pipeline, land and other activities either directly or indirectly related to the pipeline.

March 19, 2023

Demonstrate adaptability by being capable of performing a wide variety of tasks and being able to change focus quickly as demands change in an ever-changing environment.

March 26, 2023

Performs map digitization updates to the Bureaus Geographic Information System (GIS) including updates to water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.

April 28, 2023

Supports the workflow of projects that require aerial (UAS/drone) and ground (tablet)-based data collection including planning, equipment preparation, deployment, processing, technical support and integration.

May 07, 2023

Prepare maps conveying information from project databases, field activities, work orders, engineering analysis and project deliverables and reports.

May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for GIS Analyst in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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101537

126425

113651

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

104395

132613

117806

What is the average salary for GIS Analyst in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of GIS Analyst in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for GIS Analyst ranges from $101,537 to $126,425 with the average base salary of $113,651. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,395 to $132,613 with the average total cash compensation of $117,806.

View Average Salary for GIS Analyst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$113,651	$101,537 - $126,425
Bonus	$4,156	$2,858 - $6,188
Total Pay	$117,806	$104,395 - $132,613

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

GIS Analyst Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,537 - $126,425	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,285 - $123,621	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,285 - $123,621	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,464 - $113,882	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,123 - $123,418	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,269 - $113,639	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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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 the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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