Principal Salary in San Francisco, CA

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal in San Francisco, CA is $151,785. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $134,411 to $170,855, with most professionals earning between $118,593 and $188,218.

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Principal Salary By Experience Levels in San Francisco, CA

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Principal Salary By Level of Education in San Francisco, CA

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Average Salary Range for Principal in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Principal in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Principal ranges from $134,411 to $170,855 with the average base salary of $151,785. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,411 to $170,855 with the average total cash compensation of $151,785.

View Average Salary for Principal as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $151,785 $134,411 - $170,855
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $151,785 $134,411 - $170,855
* 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.

Principal Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,411 - $170,855 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,185 - $166,755 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,185 - $166,755 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,970 - $153,770 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,970 - $166,482 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,031 - $155,119 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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