Lead Artist Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Lead Artist make in San Francisco, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Artist in San Francisco, CA is $81,304. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,039 to $91,742, with most professionals earning between $63,603 and $101,245.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Artist in San Francisco, CA

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What is the average salary for Lead Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Artist in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Lead Artist ranges from $72,039 to $91,742 with the average base salary of $81,304. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,236 to $91,837 with the average total cash compensation of $81,408.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $81,304 $72,039 - $91,742
Bonus $104 $197 - $95
Total Pay $81,408 $72,236 - $91,837
* 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.

Lead Artist Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,039 - $91,742 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,441 - $89,707 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,441 - $89,707 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,892 - $82,641 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,326 - $89,560 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,754 - $82,464 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 ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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