Software Developer Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Software Developer make in San Francisco, CA? The average Software Developer salary in San Francisco, CA is $155,264 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $142,151 and $169,539. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Software Developer
CCL Global - Houston , TX
Software Developer IV Location : Houston, Texas Description: Are you a seasoned Software Developer looking to make an impact in the dynamic world of IoT initiatives? Our client, a leading ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Sr. Software Developer
PrideStaff - Vista , CA
As a Software Developer with Hardware Integration, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that seamlessly interface with and control hardware ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Bilingual Software Developer (Japanese) (326487)
IDR, Inc. - Suwanee , GA
IDR is seeking a Bilingual Software Developer (Japanese) to join one of our top clients in Suwanee GA. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within an ever ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Senior Software Developer
Geonetric - Cedar Rapids , IA
SummaryCome join our growing team as a Senior Software Developer specializing in developing on Optimizely, a Digital Experience Platform (DXP). If you enjoy learning new software, programming in a ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Sr. Software Developer
EG4 Electronics - Sulphur Springs , TX
As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development of both back-end and front-end solutions for our product. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Software Developer Intern
Geenuity - San Mateo , CA
If you are an emerging developer with genius inside of you, we would like to talk. We are seeking a Software Developer Intern for our early-stage software company that works with generative ...
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Software Developer Salary By Experience Levels in San Francisco, CA

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Software Developer Salary By Level of Education in San Francisco, CA

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Average Salary Range for Software Developer in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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142151
169539
155264

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
147453
179713
162431
What is the average salary for Software Developer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Developer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Software Developer ranges from $142,151 to $169,539 with the average base salary of $155,264. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $147,453 to $179,713 with the average total cash compensation of $162,431.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $155,264 $142,151 - $169,539
Bonus $7,166 $5,303 - $10,174
Total Pay $162,431 $147,453 - $179,713
* 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.

Software Developer Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,151 - $169,539 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,739 - $165,470 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,739 - $165,470 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,936 - $152,585 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,512 - $165,199 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,058 - $153,924 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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