Investment Banker Salary in San Francisco, CA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Investment Banker in San Francisco, CA is $101,985. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $72,017 to a high of $133,397, with most professionals earning between $86,299 and $118,427.

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Provide direction and assignment of tasks to colleagues and communicate with clients throughout the transaction process.

July 18, 2022

Supported by our experienced investment banking professionals, our Vice President will be able to leverage their experience, network and industry specialization to generate high quality middle market transactions for the firm.

December 29, 2022

Assist clients in preparing confidential information memorandums, management presentations, defense pitch books, industry trends and identifying new M&A opportunities.

February 21, 2023

Supervise, mentor and guide analysts and associates within the healthcare group.

March 07, 2023

Interact and maintain dialogue with clients prior to, during and after transaction execution.

March 14, 2023

Participate in the preparation of materials describing the business, market positioning and financial condition of clients.

March 19, 2023

Develop a network of contacts in relevant fields that will assist the Firm in finding new client and expanding relationships with potential investors.

April 16, 2023

Manage existing and develop new relationships with real estate investors.

April 23, 2023

Prepare materials used in the sale, acquisition and/or financing of our clients.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Investment Banker in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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86299

118427

101985

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

95521

139322

117832

What is the average salary for Investment Banker in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Investment Banker in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Investment Banker ranges from $86,299 to $118,427 with the average base salary of $101,985. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,521 to $139,322 with the average total cash compensation of $117,832.

View Average Salary for Investment Banker as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$101,985	$86,299 - $118,427
Bonus	$15,847	$9,222 - $20,895
Total Pay	$117,832	$95,521 - $139,322

* 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.

Investment Banker Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,299 - $118,427	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,384 - $115,801	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,384 - $115,801	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,737 - $106,678	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,246 - $115,611	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,571 - $106,451	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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